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Gum flap !
I have noticed a gum
Flap ( extra skin) covering my last molar ( i guess no 37) !
That extra skin is annoying me! I got my impacted third molar surgically removed and got my stiches removed today! Is this flap/ extra skin on the side of inside cheek normally? If yes when will it heal? Is there anything i or the dentist can do to remove it or help it heal faster? F
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Please share the picture for better understanding
Also please maintain proper oral hygiene
Do regular warm water rinses
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Extra mucosa or skin should not cover your tooth. It will impact your hygiene negatively . Keep an eye on it. Do warm saline rinses as much as possible. It will definitely help you. However, in 10 days or more if it doesn’t subsides ask your doctor it remove it .
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Do warm saline rinses
Health Tips
Keep it clean. Make sure no food stucks over it.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Due to the poor oral hygiene
Brush twice
Salt water gargle
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please share pictures to understand better. Also consult with your dentist and get an opinion. The tissue will heal slowly and you will feel normal in a few weeks.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
It's due to lack of oral hygiene
It will take one week, provided if you maintain good oral hygiene.
Next Steps
Kindly attach pic for better suggestions
Health Tips
Advised warm salt water gargle 3-4 times a day
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