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I have exceptional pain between my last lower molar and gum. it is very swollen and i can't close my mouth, swallowing is also painful. help please! ?
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See a dentist now!: Hi. It sounds as if you have an abscessed tooth. You need to get to a dentist right away! We can't fix that on the internet! Go to your dentist immediately!
Answered 3/25/2015
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