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pimple on gum

on the completion of a crown placement I noticed a pimple above the crown some weeks later!  There was no pain or sensitivity but on a visit to the dentist he told me I would need to consider a root canal procedure!

However until then I should increase my flossing, brushing and mouth washing!  

I have not had the therapy because of fear of compromising my immunity!

Am I right not to do the therapy since I have no symptoms other than a small unsightly pimple?
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A dental x-ray can generally identify the source of infection.
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what do u mean identification of source?  X-ray?









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identification of source?  What do u mean? By X-ray?
please what are u suggesting?  
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If the pimple is abscess, identification of the infection source is required.
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