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Dear Sir,
My son is 2.5 years on his 2 nd birthday while playing he fallen down that time his front part tooth broken.
Now it is seen a small boil in the gum. Can please confirm is there any problem he suffering. There is no pain as of now.
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Hi ,
The way it appears in this image, it seems there is a broken part of the tooth root which is still intact and its infected. The small boil that u see is due to accumulation of pus at the site. yes it needs immediate attention
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Visit a near by dentist or pedodontist as soon as possilble.
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Hello,
It is pus accumulation/abscess. You definitely need to take him to a dentist as soon as possible. This has occurred due to trauma & requires Root Canal as treatment.
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Visit a dentist.
Health Tips
Do not pinch or press the swelling.
Do not use any kind of hot fermentation.
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