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Is my filling too high or will i need a root canal? (Photo)

March 2, 2015
Asked By:jgross25 in Campton, KY

I got a deep filling in my top left front tooth. It was fine for two weeks then a couple of days ago i could feel a little swelling around the gums of the tooth and when i bite down the tooth hurts badly even to the slightest touch. What could be wrong?

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