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Does anyone have some tips on how to get some popcorn that is wedged between my gums and molars out?

About 6 days ago I was eating some popcorn and I'm pretty sure that part of a kernel has gotten wedged between my last molar and the gum, which makes it really hard to reach and work with. My gums have gotten swollen and I have literally tried EVERYTHING I can think of to get it out. I've tried floss, toothpicks, swishing salt water even tweezers! I'd rather not go to the dentist because I currently don't have insurance. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips that could help? I'd really appreciate it.

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  1. Efour - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by Efour Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:02PM

    Been there. Same exact problem. If its been that long you should go to the dentist. The cost will be negated by the relief. Money well spent.

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  2. hopefullyhumble - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by hopefullyhumble Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:43PM

    have all your teeth pulled.

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  3. TrackyDaks - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by TrackyDaks Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:06PM

    I'd try to work it out with a tooth pick. This happened to me too. I made an appointment and then finally worked it out with my tongue and cancelled my appointment.

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  4. Sennasenpaiz - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by Sennasenpaiz Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:06PM

    When you floss twist it aand then floss pull directly up. You've probably got a kernal that took the shape of your tooth

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  5. boklenHolley7 - 13-15 years old - female

    Posted by boklenHolley7 Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:05PM

    gum?

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  6. SaunaGuyCa - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by SaunaGuyCa Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:04PM

    dental floss

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  7. roastlamb - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by roastlamb Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:02PM

    TOOTH BRUSH

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  8. milander - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by milander Dec 26th, 2011 at 4:59PM

    easy, chew some gum.. worked for me :)

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  9. KC1023 - 18-21 years old - female

    Reply by KC1023 Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:01PM

    I've tried that too!! and still no luck. :(

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  10. milander - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by milander Dec 26th, 2011 at 5:03PM

    bummer, dentist it is then... you really don't want that rotting back there.

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