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What Is The Pocket Like Thing By The Side Of Gum Line?
I have acquired several days ago, a white pocket like build up on the left side of my gumline. Not affecting the tooth at all , however this thick film like pocket is causing some discomfort. When I sleep on it or feel that part of the chin its very sore and sensitive. It's in the gumline and about an inch in size I guess . Hurts to eat drink, etc.
Any idea what it could be and what or how to treat it. I've been told rinse with salt water,,is there something stronger or better yet is this curable?
Any idea what it could be and what or how to treat it. I've been told rinse with salt water,,is there something stronger or better yet is this curable?
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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the treatment that was told is good. but ya i wold suggest u a nice curretage of the pocket and have some topical medicines. at the same time u have to carry on with your worm saline mouth rinses
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