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I hit my upper gum with my toothbrush
Yesterday morning while brushing my teeth, I hit my upper right gum with the top of my plastic toothbrush. Post which, the area turned out to be a small white cluster. Can someone help me understand how to get rid of it and if this is something of cancer or not!
P.S - Thank you for taking your time out to reply to my question doctor. Attaching the picture of the exact spot here. In the picture, this white cluster is visible above the 2nd tooth from the left.
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If still not resolved then get it checked clinically. You can visit my clinic in Bangalore
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
It is just ulcer due to trauma no worries will heal in a week
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Noted.
It's not cancerous,its just because of trauma.
Do not panic.
It will heal by itself within a week, or just apply oral gel.
Health Tips
Advised warm salt water gargle and roll ice cube in that region
Advised to refrain from hot and spicy food
Your welcome
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is nothing to worry. It is a traumatic ulcer. Avoid hot and spicy food for the next 2 to 3 days. This will heal on its own.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dont worry its only the ulcer
Apply oral gel
Avoid hot spicy food
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