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My gums have a small black dot around where my tooth became sensitive to air but i can eat perfectly fine what is going on?
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Carious Lesion: Appears you have a cavity in that area. Please see a local dentist.
Answered 4/2/2019
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Cavity: Probably a root surface cavity. Spreads quickly. Please see your Dentist immediately.
Answered 4/1/2019
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