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Gum flap and cheek bite
There is gum flap appeared in last corner of the well grown teeth. And it happened after bute cheek and due to this cheek bite again n again is happening
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Initially a proper evaluation and x ray may lead to conclusion of cause. Water water-saline gargles will help in tissue pain relief.
Mostly it is pericoronitis. But still needs examination/xrays/clinical visuals for actual situation
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If the causative agent is 3rd molar then you can opt for tissue removal/3rd molar extraction depending upon the x rays and examination.
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This will create frictional keratosis white lines redness around it will be seen clinically plz minimise any shard cusp and go for enameloplasty. If it is tilted wisdom tooth get it extracted.
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A picture would have helped!
Regardless ,mostly it is gum overlying partially erupted wisdom tooth which is getting traumatized by biting from upper teeth .
Will need clinical & radiographic examination, and removal of gum tissue or removal of tooth will be decided depending on the results.
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Visit Dentist
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Please visit the dentist for the removal of the extra tissue
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First of all apko xray krana hoga then if any sign of gums flap here irritate uh so doctor suggested to uh for minor surgery called operculactomy is laser surgery painless so don't wry about that
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It’s likely that your wisdom tooth is the problem! You could use topical application products like Dologel on the cheek bite area for relief. If your last molar is impacted, kindly consult a dentist for further treatment
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Regular brushing, Dologel application, Folic acid twice a day
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If the wisdom teeth has not erupted like other tooth the gum can be swollen.. or if cheek bite from sharp cusp edge of opposite tooth it can be swollen.. find the reason first..
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need to consult a dentist for proper diagnosis
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do warm saline mouth rinse.. apply metrogyl DG Gel.. if swelling occurs have proper antibiotics & anti-inflammatory
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Just get your excess gum flap removed . It can be done by laser / radio frequency...it's a same day procedure with minimum discomfort post operatively. Consult a dentist preferebly Periodontist ( gum specialist).
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It could be due to an incomplete eruption of the lower wisdom tooth or the upper wisdom tooth grazing the gum flap over the lower wisdom tooth.
May require wisdom tooth extraction or operculectomy.
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Get an OPG and consult with a dentist to help you guide better
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Make sure you keep the area clean.
Use lukewarm salt water rinses
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Looks like your last molar hasn't erupted properly or there isn't enough space for it to erupt , thus causing such problems. Please do not apply heat or Zandu balm as it can worsen the situation. You can get an X-ray at your nearest dental clinic. Till then you can do salt water gargles ,twice a day .
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Cheek Bite mag be one of the reasons for the growth of Excess Gum flap. Another reason can be your wisdom teeth.
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If the region around that Gum flap is painful, you first need to visit your nearby dentist to rule out the exact cause of it and get it treated.
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Get it checked If wisdom teeth is in alignment or not and can be treated accordingly.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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You can get the flap removed from your nearest dentist
Or if is due to improper angulation of the wisdom tooth you need to extract the tooth so that the cheek biting issue won't happen
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