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Iv had a mild toothache for a few days but today my gum is swollen & if i touch it i get like a shooting pain up into my tooth any advice?
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Yes: Yes, see a dentist. It sure sounds like an infection.
Answered 4/4/2014
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Call dentist ASAP: You appear to have a dental abscess which can only get worse over a very short period of time. Call at once to have the area evaluated and treated. There is no treatment you can render at home.
Answered 4/4/2014
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