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Have something on my gums
I have pain in a specific area of my upper gum, which looks a little white. Picture updated for it. It is been paining since a week now.
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Hello mam....
It looks like a apthous ulcer..
Ulcer is break in the continuity of the oral epithelium...
CAUSES OF ULCER:
**Stress and anxiety
**Iron deficiency anemia
**Vit B 12 deficiency
**irritation from sharp objects
**soft tiissue injury due to trauma..
Next Steps
kindly visit dentist for furthur clinical examination and management
Health Tips
Apply DOLOGEL CT ...Have enough sleep and drink plenty of water..avoid stress
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Looks more like an ulcer or soft tissue injury.
Need to apply some anaesthetic ointment.
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consult a dentist
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Please apply Dologel CT over the affected area
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Hello,
Seems like an ulcer ..cause could be stomach upset, trauma while brushing etc
Next Steps
apply any anaesthetic gel over the area that pains will give u pain relief along with that take multivitamins
Health Tips
Should resolve in another week if causing too much of discomfort must visit a dentist
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
apply dologel ct over the ulcer ..be hydrated have juices and lots of water..avoid hot and spicy food.
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Dr. Balaji K
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
mam, the pic is not very clear .
u need to go to a dentist n get a check up done
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