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A member asked:

The gums on the left side of my mouth are swollen, but not the right side. could it still be viral?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes.: But get checked out by an oral surgeon or ent!

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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