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My crown fell off last year, now my gum's swollen with a white bump on side of gums where the crown fell off. (Photo)

August 10, 2018
Asked By:kjacks33 in Philadelphia, PA

What is the white bump

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Answers (2)

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August 12, 2018

Answer: Crown fell out

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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August 12, 2018

Answer: Crown fell out

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
August 13, 2018

Answer: See a dentist

Andy Shieh, DMD
August 13, 2018

Answer: See a dentist

Andy Shieh, DMD

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