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Cavities in front tooth's by birth
There is a Boil upon the gums in my daughters mouth...please suggest me is it normal or I need to took her to the dentist
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Boil in the gums may be due to infected tooth which spreads periapically and cause gum boil or due to unerupted tooth...
x-ray of that involved tooth region should be done to rule out the cause...
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kindly visit dentist as soon as possible
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A boil can be caused due to various reasons like decay, forceful impact on tooth, gum inflammation etc.
Only with the help of an X-ray, treatment can be decided.
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Consult a Pediatric dentist ( dentist who specialises in treatment of kids)
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As a boil is a source of infection, it should be treated as soon as possible.
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This symptom could be due to reasons multiple.
Jus a normal heat boil, or an abscess , or infection, or sinus tract opening, etc.
A clinical examination is mandatory
Take your daughter to a nearby dentist as soon as possible
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Dr. Priya Verma
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It may be due to an infected tooth. It is important to get it checked by a dentist
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