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What exactly does it mean when my gum is bruised and my front tooth is loose?
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Could be abscess: Could also be a periodontal problem. Cause needs to be determined so that treatment can be rendered. Call your dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 6/3/2013
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Infection: Anything that looks like a bruise on the gum is probably an underlying abscess. Please see your dentist.
Answered 3/28/2016
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