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I feel heaviness in my gums and slight pain after a month of oral surgery. Is this normal?

December 24, 2018
Asked By:emikoh in Brooklyn, NY

i had removal of a tooth and implant on a tooth next to it that was extracted a while ago - but the procedure was done at the same time. it is a month now and i still feel heaviness in my gums and slight pain. Is this a

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December 27, 2018

Answer: Recommend seeing your dentist

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