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Sudden excruciating gum pain. possible problems?
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Gum infection: Possible gum infection change toothbrush and do salt water rinses.
Answered 5/8/2014
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Probably a tooth: The type of pain you are describing usually comes from the nerve of the tooth. Please see your dentist to find the cause.
Answered 8/21/2013
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