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Been to er and doctors 2x because i had bronchitis. while there i asked them to check my left ear which occasionally hurts and my gum is a little swollen. i had 3 wisdom teeth pulled years ago but not there. but it doesn't feel like a tooth. ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Gingival Swelling: May be a number of issues, including food impaction, a carious lesion in the area, or periodontal problems. Cannot diagnose accurately without an exam. Please see a local dentist for treatment.

Answered 1/18/2018

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A member asked:

Been to er and doctors 2x because i had bronchitis. while there i asked them to check my left ear which occasionally hurts and my gum is a little swollen. i had 3 wisdom teeth pulled years ago but not there. but it doesn't feel like a tooth. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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