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I have a dark red spot on my gums tight near the tooth. i haven't had any pain or been uncomfortable in anyway. i got up this morning, got ready and didn't even notice it when i brushed my teeth. i continued on and went to eat a crunchy snack and it hurt
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Gum pain: See a dentist soon ask it may be an infection.
Answered 11/21/2017
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See your Dentist: May be trauma from crunchy snack food, gum or tooth infection, burn, abrasion, or one of many other causes. See your Dentist for differential diagnosis and definitive treatment plan.
Answered 11/11/2017
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See Your Dentist: Any red lesion or a dark red spot in the mouth that does not resolve itself in two-three weeks should be evaluated by your dentist.
Answered 6/6/2021
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