A member asked:

Some piece of gums deep inside left cheek looks chewed up, is that normal?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Periocoronitis: Inflammation of gum tissue surrounding a tooth is termed pericoronitis. Malocclusion may be a caused and grinding or occlusal adjustment is probably needed. If it occurs around a wisdom tooth, extraction will be a treatment of choice. Check with your dentist.

Answered 12/17/2013

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