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A member asked:
My gums in the back feel like they're throbbing and feel better when i put pressure on the gums, what could this be?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Hard to say: Have you had wisdom teeth extracted yet? Could be an infection from a partially impacted tooth, a gum infection or both. Don't try and treat on own. See a dentist
Answered 4/9/2017
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Wisdom teeth ?: Impossible to tell without an exam. Please call your dentist for an appointment.
Answered 9/24/2016
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Infection: You have symptoms of a gums infection. See a dentist about this.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Throbbing: Erupting wisdom teeth, abscessed molar, gum disease, infected sinus, and do many other possibilities. Please see your Dentist for an evaluation and appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/20/2016
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