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A 19-year-old female asked:
What do i do with the swelling. my gum swollened at the back of the molar and it's not wisdom teeth that cause it because i removed last year.
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Have it examined: It may be food impaction, periodontal pocketing, or even an abscess from a necrotic nerve. Once the cause is determined, your local dentist will determine the proper course of care. Feel better soon.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Gingival abscess: I suspect that you have an abscess in the mouth, more specifically in the gum. See your dentist for evaluation and treatment.
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Last updated May 25, 2017
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