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Swelling of gums occasionally and slight pain when eating when gum swells.
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Inflammation: At a minimum you have inflamed gingiva, causes could include periodontal issues, food impaction, calculus deposits, and even an abscess. Let a local dentist examine you and treat you. Left alone your issue will not resolve, but rather worsen and can cause loss of that tooth.
Answered 4/30/2019
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