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5 year old had pulpotomy & crown 1 wk ago. no pain but blood on pillow @ night. flossed it & looks like some gum peeled from under it. whats going on?
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Dental issue: It sounds like you should contact the child's dentist. If it's very worrisome, I would call the emergency line today, or if you think it can wait until tomorrow, I would call the dentist tomorrow morning. You can never be too careful with kids and dental issues.
Answered 3/6/2016
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