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White spot on gum

2018-02-11 19:57:48
I have a white little spot on my gum. It is from last 5 days and i think it have increase a bit. It doesnot hurt but when any spice food got contact with it , its starts hurting a little bit. So, what is this? I am also not a alcholic or a khani user. Nor even smoke .
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Could be an ulcer, or abscess related to the tooth or even toothbrush trauma
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Get it checked clinically from a dentist

Answered2018-02-12 04:07:50

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