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Have had a cold. woke with swelling and pain above front tooth. what could this be?
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Swelling: Swelling above a tooth usually indicates an infected tooth or infected gums. Make an appointment and see your dentist.
Answered 2/13/2017
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Swelling: Could be one of 100 things or more. See your dentist to evaluate cause.
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