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Epstein Pearl on upper gum line
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My baby is 6 months old and she has Epstein pearls on her gums for more than a month now. Does it require any treatment and when will it go away?
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No treatment required
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Hi treatment not required.It will resolve in a month time.
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No this will resolve on its own.
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you can give a teether to the child...that will help resolve it faster
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do not squeeze or rupture the cyst.
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No it will heal by its own
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is nothing to worry but I would suggest to get a dental consult once. Is your baby taking her feed well?
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Dr. Jeessica
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3 yrs exp
Bangalore
No Treatment is needed . It usually go away within a few weeks.
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