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Popcorn kernel stuck in my gums. how do i get it out?
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Very common !!: In many cases you can remove it by using a floss, knotted twice ; pulled through, but in some cases (like when it's stuck behind teeth or you have deeper pockets ; thicker gums around your teeth) you can even cause the piece go in deeper inside. This may cause an inflammation ; tenderness due to foreign body reaction. See your dentist to check it out. It can cause a gum abscess too. Be careful!
Answered 9/25/2017
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