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There is a hole on my gums on the back of my mouth. what could it be?
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Gum disease: This could be an indication of gum disease; gum recession or a traumatic injury. See your demtist to evaluate the situation.
Answered 3/31/2016
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It may be a fistula: The hole may be a fistula which can be origin of a tooth or periodontium. See your dentist right away for evaluation.
Answered 6/14/2016
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