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The gum around my first pre-molar tooth, on the right side, is sore but there is an obvious red swelling around the area.could the pain be around the gum area and not the tooth?
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Needs to be seen: If it persists seek care, so it does not get worse. Cannot diagnoses it here without an examination of the area. Good luck.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Tooth or gums?: That is the question. If the soreness is at the gum line it could be toothbrush abrasion or abfraction ( from premature contact) or recession. If the soreness is coming from below the crown of the tooth, it could be infected. Infections come from decay or trauma although there can be a combination of endoperio. If you want a difinitive answer, i recommend a dental appointment to be sure.
Answered 8/10/2013
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See your dentist: In order to determine what the problem is and how best to treat it. This requires both a clinical examination and probably an x-ray of the area.
Answered 2/19/2014
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