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Sore gums at back left side i have no teeth there feels like tooth ache but no teeth had this for 5days?
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See your dentist: Your condition is a gum abscess not tooth related or due to impacted tooth. If not treated it can worsen and result in the destruction of bone tissue. If treated the prognosis is excellent. See your dentist for examination, x-rays and treatment.
Answered 7/26/2014
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