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My front tooth is painin and it feels swollen and the portion of gums above that tooth has moved up. plz help?
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Infection: Definitely sounds like an infection of the tooth or tooth area- periodontal ligament and/or bone. Depending upon the cause, it could be a tooth abscess, gum abscess, or both. See a dentist asap!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Needs dental care: Possible gingivitis (inflammation of gum) or dental caries (cavity). Can try dental rinses (mouthwash) and Acetaminophen (tylenol) orally, but if unresponsive see dentist for further evaluation.
Answered 6/24/2014
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See your dentist: Your tooth may be infected and could be giving you signs to get it checked and treated before it turns to something worse.
Answered 9/22/2013
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Tooth pain: Hello, this may be a dental infection with an associated gingivitis. I would recommend a prompt dental evaluation.
Answered 9/13/2013
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