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My gum is all itchy and it hurts when i touch it and it feels kind of swollen what is wrong?
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?gingivitis: Please see your dentist for evaluation. This could be related to gum inflammation or perdontitis. Some other cuases that be considered are bleeding disorder, infection, improper flossing, ill-fitting dentures, scurvy , vit k deficiency. Even pregnancy can lead to bleeding gums.
Answered 9/13/2014
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Don't know: The point is that something is wrong. Hurting and kind of swollen are signs that some sort of infection is present go see your dentist as soon as you can.
Answered 3/8/2013
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