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I have severe pain in my gums and a bad taste followed by breath what might i have?
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Gums: You probably have gingivitis and periodontal disease with bad breath(halitosis). Please you dentist for proper dental care and treatment.
Answered 9/8/2012
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Infection: It's best to be evaluated by a local dentist to detrmine if the bad breath, pain, and other symptoms are being caused by a carious lesion or periodontitis.
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