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My boyfriend is having pain in his gum toward the back of his mouth. this has been happening for two days. it's hard to chew.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Teething: He may be teething, having a wisdom tooth cut through the gum. May be abscessed tooth. May be gum disease. May be other reasons. See dentist asap.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/30/2014

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A member asked:

My boyfriend is having pain in his gum toward the back of his mouth. this has been happening for two days. it's hard to chew.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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