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Hi, i have a tender bump above a broken tooth, and today noticed swelling and red lines along the top of my gum line around the bump. what could this ?
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Abscess: Call a dentist for an appointment before the swelling and pain increase. You need treatment ASAP.
Answered 10/15/2016
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Abscess : I believe the infection from your broken tooth has formed an abscess. See your dentist to have the tooth treated or removed.
Answered 10/15/2016
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