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Gum pain by second to last left molar...advice please?
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Gum abscess, see DDS: is a localized gum infection or collection of pus. The treatment is quite simple and the primary goal of treatment is to drain the infection. See your dentist for final diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 1/10/2016
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