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My tooth has been aching and my g around a certain tooth is swollen, could this be a tooth abscess or gingivitis? i take an immune suppressant

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dental check: You may have an abscess or other infection. Please let your parents know asap - you need this evaluated by a dentist.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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