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Is it good to take a shower when I have infected gum
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oh my, I hope so. your dentist will appreciate it when you go see him for the infection???  
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a shower shouldnt bother your gum
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Showers are good - they will not hurt you if you have an infected gum or gum disease.  Just follow the dentist's orders to rinse/gargle with warm salt water several times a day.  Good health to you!
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