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How do dentists remove something stuck behind your gums?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

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Gums: Generally with some anesthetic and a cleaning instrument especially if it is stuck behind a wisdom tooth.

Answered 10/17/2012

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Gums: If your have something stuck under the gum the dentist will use instruments like the ones used in a dental cleaning to remove what ever is stuck . Sometimes if it is deep under the gum they may use a little local anesthetics ( novocaine) if needed.

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Answered 1/23/2022

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