A member asked:

I have a gumboil. which dental specialist should i call?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

General dentist: You need an evaluation by a general dentist to determine if the boil is gum related or tooth related. If a specialist is required, the general dentist will make a referral.

Answered 9/27/2013

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General dentist: Best thing to do is to see a general dentist as soon as possible and he or she can evualate what is causing the swelling and if he or she can treat it or if you need to be referred to a specialist.

Answered 10/5/2013

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