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I cut my gum on a steak bone and the area is still open and i can see the bone or part of my tooth. doesn't seem to be infected but it is sore.
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See a dentist: If you can see bone/tooth and it hurts, you should probably have a dentist take a look at it. You are at risk for infection.
Answered 2/11/2017
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Please see dentist: If you've lacerated the gum near the tooth, it should be evaluated.
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