A 47-year-old female asked:
teeth tingling/discomfort. worse after brushing. flossing: some spots hurt. gum disease? no bleeding. how urgent is this? can’t see dr. right away.
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
52 years experience Orthodontics
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.
Answered on Jan 29, 2018
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