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27f receded gumline tooth4&5 white calcifications on root area. concerned it will decay into dentin, should i wait till appointment on 10/11?hurt2touc
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Don't wait: If it hurts, call to see if your Dentist can see you sooner.
Answered 9/13/2017
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