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Swollen gums
Swollen gums can be caused just by the bodies reaction to the bacteria inside the tissue or because of an outside irritant (like food). Unfortuntely the byproducts of the welling, inflammation can cause issues with the rest of your body. See you dentist asap.
Dr. Jonathan Engel reviewed this
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