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Hard bumps on sides of gums at some extraction sites. one is painful they keep me from wearing bottom dentures. follow up wednesday. infection?
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May be bone.: It may be an edge of bone if it's hard. Or swelling. See your dentist - he may need to adjust the denture. Probably not an infection.
Answered 3/25/2014
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See dentist ASAP: See the dentist that did your extractions about this painful problem. You do not need to put it off until your next appointment. Call today.
Answered 3/25/2014
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