Growth on gums - is it Oral Hpv?

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Asked for Male, 23 Years

Is this growth on gums cause of HPV? I have had a history of genital warts. I went to two dentists, and they said it's normal, and one performed gingivectomy but the new gum also appears similar.

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Dr. Shradha Chandra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Bareilly

Proper consultation is needed for better r evaluation and treatment

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Dr. Jinoraj R

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 3 yrs exp Bangalore

Gingival hypertrophy could be because of smoking

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Dr. Rekha ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon 7 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rekha

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Vitamin suppliments you take. Consultation needed

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