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I really need some answers! why are my gums so sore after the dentist?
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What procedure?: Without knowing what was done at the dental appointment, a correct answer is impossible. If the gums is only sore temporarily, sometimes this can be expected after a good thorough deep clean, a crown cementation, or a deep cavity filled underneath the gum. Any procedure that required working under the gum or at the gum level may cause a temporary reaction. Call your dentist if the sore persist.
Answered 3/16/2015
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