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Cut in mouth 4 days ago at bottom of lower lip & base of gums; white-ish; pain is increasing; bottom of chin is now tender. infected and/or spreading?

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Dr. Belinda Marquis answered

Pain: Yes you may have developed an infection.you need to see your doctor

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Possibly: Best to have lesion examined and diagnosed by your Dentist, who can then provide and/or prescribe appropriate treatment.

Answered 12/8/2016

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A member asked:

Cut in mouth 4 days ago at bottom of lower lip & base of gums; white-ish; pain is increasing; bottom of chin is now tender. infected and/or spreading?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Belinda Marquis answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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