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Gum inflammation and slight bleeding
Recently he noticed a blackish and white line under his molar teeth right over the gum the gums around it are slightly swollen and bleeding a little bit
What could it be? And what should be done??
I've attached a picture of it.
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This is called calculus. Calculus is hardened plaque that forms on the gum margin as is seen in the picture uploaded. The gum as described is swollen and bleeding , that means there is high bacterial action in the gum region.
This occurs due to neglected oral hygiene; incorrect brushing technique, brushing in hurry often does not allow the brush to reach the posterior teeth.
Next Steps
Visit your nearest dental clinic and get a complete oral prophylaxis done.
Health Tips
1. Practice proper brushing
2. Maintain good oral hygiene
3. Use mouth wash
4. Squish your mouth with water after every meal. This helps in removing stuck food particles in between teeth thus preventing plaque and calculus formation
5. Incorporate Vitamin C for improved gum health.
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Hello ,
No need to worry,it’s just calculus , (deposits of food and bacterial byproducts )
you should visit your nearby dentist and do scaling and polishing (professional cleaning of your teeth)
Once this deposits are removed the bleeding will stop and your gums will become healthy
Next Steps
Consult dentist
Health Tips
Try to maintain oral hygiene properly and go for routine dental checkups in every 6 months or 1 year
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You seem to have a deposit over the tooth which might have also cause tooth caries or abrasion of the neck of the tooth. you should visit the dentist without delay to avoid further damage and if possibility exists to get a conservative treatment
A clinical examination is very important
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The black line around the gums is calcified Plaque which is called Calculus which has become accumulated around the tooth. Its basically deposition of bad oral bacteria which infects the tooth and gums.
The solution is get it removed immediately othervise it will progress further and will weaken the gums and tooth.
Next Steps
You must get proffessional full mouth cleaning done from the dentist. It is called Dental Scaling in medical terms.
Health Tips
Brush twice daily, avoid sugary foods, use mouthwash after brushing, do warm saline rinses daily after meals.
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