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What should one do if he feels irritation in his gums or teeth should he brush at once?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Good start.: But if this irritation occurs frequently, you should get to the dentist to determine the cause and rule out the start of something more serious.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See a dentist: A denist can determine what is causing the irritation. It could be due to an allergy, a cavity, an infection, or other things. You should get it checked out.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Examination at DDS: Irritation to the gums or teeth could be a myriad of things from allergies to a cavity to periodontal disease. Usually a simple examination will diagnose and a proper treatment plan will be recommended so go to your dentist to find out what is causing the irritation.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Yes and see your Dr.: Yes and it would be wise to see your dentist. It could be something in your gums or an abcess starting!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Remove debris around: Patients sometimes pack food debris around their teeth. Gental brushing and the use of flosss often times corrects this irratation. If the situation persists, professional help may be necessary.
Answered 10/3/2016
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