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Lower Part of Gums are Red. Who Should I See? (photo)

Lee kongJun 24, 2012
It's not the gums, it's below the gums, what can i do to fix it?? Should i see a dentist or periodontist or doctor?? I'm a mouth breather and do get dry mouth and i have gum disease, is it the cause of the problem?

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Dr. Mauricio C. Tijerino, DMD
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Answered on Jun 27, 2012
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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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