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I have a few white hardish lumps on my gum were i have had a tooth pulled about 3 weeks ago we're the stitches are.. what is this??
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See your DDS/surgeon: If the lumps did not go away in 3 weeks, it would be best if you visited a doctor in order to find out the cause.
Answered 10/24/2015
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