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Have not gone to dentist in 10+ years, which oral profession best deals with rough patches on gum that come and go?

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Dr. Levi Palmer answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

2 specialists: Oral pathologists and Periodontists are the experts in the field of gums and changing gingiva.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

Have not gone to dentist in 10+ years, which oral profession best deals with rough patches on gum that come and go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Levi Palmer answered

Dr Schneider and 2 doctors agreed

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