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Toothpick caused caused gum to be bloody red and bruised on other side. when i drink coffee it starts to throb. will a bruised/blood gum heal?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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Toothpick: Be sure there is o foreign body left in your gum line warm gargles /rinses with salt water may help follow up with dentist if no improvement.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Toothpick caused caused gum to be bloody red and bruised on other side. when i drink coffee it starts to throb. will a bruised/blood gum heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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