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I just had all my teeth pulled. would eating tomatoes cause my gums to swell?
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No: Unless you are allergic to tomatoes.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Usually not.: Oral surgery (having all teeth removed) can and will cause the gums to swell. Eating tomatoes usually won't do that unless a person might be allergic to tomatoes.
Answered 1/25/2013
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