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I have an infection, he said it lookd clean and the slight discoloration of my gum was normal. he said its like a scab in water. thatof advice?
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Infection isn't norm: If you have an infection in your gums, it needs to be eliminated by a dentist and hygienist. This will not go away by itself. Not sure about the description of a scab in water. I would recommend you see your dentist asap. Good luck.
Answered 5/30/2016
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