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Question:
About four days ago, I had a swollen area or bump at my upper molar. It was swollen and painful to the touch, but not my teeth, just the gum. I began using Listerine every hour. The pain and swelling went away within 24 hours.
Could I have possibly pushed food or bacteria into my gum with my battery-spin toothbrush? Should I still see a dentist? ...Visitor from AL
Answer:
I would suggest that you see your dentist next week. You could have a problem that your dentist may be able to keep from getting worse or that they may be able to heal.
If there is still infection there it may be draining somewhere and you just do not know it.
James Sanderson, DMD
Alabama Teeth In An Hour
Alabama Sedation Dentist
1633 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-6005
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