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Hello...i have an irritated gum against the top of my tooth. it hurts to eat drink and brush on thay side. i have had this style of pain before....a p?
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Gum irritation: You MAY have an infection or MAY be brushing your teeth or flossing to the point of irritating your gum. Please see your dentist. Peace and good health.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Irritated gum: I'm sorry, "irritated gum" is a description, a symptom, not a diagnosis. Pain and swelling may indicate, among other things, infection, laceration, burn, bone loss, traumatic occlusion, pernicious habit, etc. For an accurate diagnosis, and then an appropriate treatment plan, show the active irritation to your Dentist.
Answered 12/26/2017
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