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I have a small hole in my gums along the gumline. i finished antibiotics and prescription mouthwash and it is still there?
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See your prescribing dentist for follow up exam and possible new treatment. You may need a graft if hole is big.
Answered 3/27/2023
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Can't fix every problem with a pill. Sounds like you may need gum reshaping. Perhaps it would be advantageous to see a Periodontist.
Answered 3/28/2023
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