A member asked:

I forgot to say tht with my gums swelling before hand i bit into a hard popcorn kernal could this have triggered the pain in my mouth?

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Absolutely: Absolutely. If it doesn't go away within 72 hours it could be something else.

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Anna Meyer answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Possibly: Sometimes small pieces of food, for example the covering of the popcorn seed, can get stuck between the gum and the tooth and cause irritation.

Answered 6/29/2013

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