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My canine tooth hurts when i brush my teeth, what could it be?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Toothache: Your canine may have a carious lesion or gingival recession. Periodontitis is also a possibility. Have a local dentist take a look.

Answered 1/30/2020

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