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Small white nodules in gums
Having small white nodules in lower gums beside teeth.its cause because side teeth??It's appeared 2/3 times in same location. Feeling pain when eating.. need to concern or it ll go own? i am nonsmoker.. attaching photo of mouth.
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Kindly visit a nearby dentist
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Please consult a dentist….it can be because of many reasons….like cheek bite
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After reading your history and looking at the photos of the concerned area it seems that
there might be some underlying decay in the tooth
in the concerned region and the infection has reached its apex. Now, the body has inherent potential to heal any occurring infection. But sometimes it fails to heal completely. This could
be the reason why this nodule is occurring of and on.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist, get an x-ray done. A complete examination of the concerned area and the tooth is necessary. If there is any infection of tooth pulp or gums, treatment will be done based on the diagnosis.
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Avoid chewing from that side, maintain proper oral hygiene and plan clinic consultation. But remember final diagnosis will be only possible after clinical and radiographic examination.
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Consult a dantist
Xray needed
Mentain oral hygiene
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It looks like 1. Any infection in the adjacent tooth
2. Mucocele
3. Common mouth ulcer
4. Vit b12 deficiency
5. Diabetic changes in oral tissues
6. Irritation from sharp objects
Concern is minimum
Treatment : turbokort oral paste to be applied and kept for 30 mins 2-3 times a day ( if not diabetic already )
Next Steps
Find out the root cause from the above
May take dentists opinion
Check HB1AC
Health Tips
Get a prophylactic x ray for the adjacent tooth.
Note a pattern in its appearance and disappearance
Monitor the cause
Warm saline rinses - if it relieves or worsens ? If it relieves it may be any of the above causes except 1 and if it worsens it may be the no. 1 cause.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is nothing to worry. Visit a dentist and get a consult done. It could be a salivary gland inflammation. Do you have a tendency to bite your cheeks accidently ?
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Dr. Namrta Meena
Dentist
1 yrs exp
Jaipur
Since you're experiencing pain, it's essential to consult with a dentist as soon as possible. They can examine the area, take X-rays if needed, and provide a proper diagnosis. If there is an infection or other dental issue, timely treatment can prevent it from worsening.
Next Steps
Since you're experiencing pain, it's essential to consult with a dentist as soon as possible. They can examine the area, take X-rays if needed, and provide a proper diagnosis. If there is an infection or other dental issue, timely treatment can prevent it from worsening.
Health Tips
In the meantime, maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly. You may also rinse your mouth with warm saltwater to help reduce inflammation. Avoid irritating the area further by avoiding spicy or acidic foods. Small white nodules in the gums could be due to various reasons, and it's difficult to diagnose the issue without a proper examination. Here are some possibilities: 1. Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) 2. Dental Abscess 3. Gingivitis
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