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Do i need to take my son to a gp or dentist? he has a blister on left upper gums. blister for about 2 weeks and it seems inflamed and tender. he struggles to chew on the left side?
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Yes, a dentist: the child may have an abscess or foreign body in gum. the child will likely need an x-ray.
Answered 1/14/2021
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Dentist: Don't know how old your son is, but a pediatric dentist is your best bet.
Answered 1/15/2021
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