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Suddenly, severely swollen & bleeding gums with extremely swollen and painful lymph nodes. no pre-existing gingivitis or plaque accumulation. 4 days.
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Rapid swelling: May indicate onset of a generalized systemic problem rather than a localized inflammation. Best to see a gum specialist, a Periodontist, so this problem can be lad dressed before serious wide spread damage is done.
Answered 5/9/2016
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See DDS first: Start with the dentist, if the dentist determines this is of medical etiology, you will be referred to your primary care MD.
Answered 5/19/2016
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