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What do you suggest if i'm eating chips then one chip went through my gum a bit beside my front left tooth now it hurts! what should i do?
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Time: Should heal in a few days. In the meantime keep area clean (brush and floss), rinse 3x/day w 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water, take analgesics if necessary. If it doesn't heal, see your dentist.
Answered 3/4/2014
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