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Gums along right side of my top teeth are swollen, canker sore is almost done healing on this side right now, what is this? anything serious?

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
Unlikely: It may take up to a week for the gum inflammation to go down. Be patient. If it still hasn't healed a week or more after the canker has gone, see your dentist.
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