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Bad cut on my bottom gums, what to do?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cut on gums: It should heal on its own. You can rinse alternately with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon salt in glass of water) and diluted (1:1 with water) 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 9/4/2018

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