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Got a teeth extracted which had caries. the gum and tissue skin under that teeth from outer side is a bit tumid as compared to other side. been 2 yrs?
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See a dentist : It should not take more then a couple of month for the gums to settle downto. If there is something else you should see a dentist or an oral surgeon and get xrays. If you have no pain, an area without teeth does not necessarily feel the same as an area with teeth.
Answered 11/16/2018
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