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A 45-year-old female asked:

Teeth tingling/discomfort. worse after brushing. flossing: some spots hurt. gum disease? no bleeding. how urgent is this? cant see dr. right away.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman
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Orthodontics 55 years experience
Urgent: Your body is telling you something is wrong. You should see your Dentist as soon as possible for evaluation and appropriate treatment. Delay is not your friend.
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