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A 27-year-old female asked:
Hi. i have a small squishy like bump where my wisdom tooth used to be. it was pulled 3 years ago on the lower left side. it doesn't really hurt unless i chew something on that side. it's actually aggravating more so painful. i gargle with peroxide to be o
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Dr. Robert Douglasanswered
Orthodontics 53 years experience
Irritated Gum: It sounds like you've irritated your gum by chewing on it. Try not to chew there and see if it doesn't heal in a week. If it persists or gets worse see your dentist. Good luck
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Could be: Could be abscesses adjacent tooth, irritated gums, food impaction, or dozens of other possibilities. You will have to be examined to be diagnosed. Please call your Dentist for an examination and appropriate treatment.
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Last updated Feb 8, 2017
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