Loose Flap Of Skin Under Tongue- 32 Questions Answered

I have been operated with flap surgery last month, i just want to know that will it help me in straightening my loose teeth, or still i need to work on any other procedure for it.

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Dr. Namrata Singh Dentist | Faridabad

Need a current OPG for giving an advice for the same. N was bone augumnentation done along with flap surgery?? ... Read More

What's this skin flap near my wisdom tooth which started erupting? Is it normal? It aches sometimes.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 2803 Views v

Dr. Shrishty Priya Dentist | Ranchi

It's called operculum and it's a flap over the erupting wisdom tooth. You can rinse the area with mouthwash and keep it clean . This will vanish once the tooth erupts properly . Incase it doesnt , ple ... Read More

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I have a small bump that sort of looks like a flap of skin at the back of my throat. It’s not painful and just feels like I have a piece of food caught in my throat. Wondering if I could get some idea of what this could be.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 2911 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Boddepalli ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon | Visakhapatnam

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It can be a lingual tonsil hypertrophy Or an in descended thyroid. ... Read More

My wisdom never came out. All of a sudden, I can feel a flap of gum hanging there. It's not hurting but it used to hurts earlier sometimes when I ate from that side. It's bleeding very little. What should I do, especially in a situation where the dentists are only available for tele consultation, please suggest.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 1702 Views v

Dr. Rohit Baser Prosthodontist | Bhilwara

Hii dear...if it is not hurting..then it is ok...don't bother much...just make sure you make proper cleaning of that region...for further information... chat privately... ... Read More

My brother has gone through a flap surgery in armpit before a Month. How can we measure weather it is successful or not. Stitch from Some part of the flap didn't maintained so i am worried. Also some underlying skin is visible for some part.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Animesh Gupta Diabetologist | Patna

Without examining and seeing the pic, cannot assess the condition. If al r margins r attached then it will be fine. U send me the pic ... Read More

Currently we are in lockdown and I am worried that this flap is infected does it look infected what should I do till I can visit the dentist

Asked for Female, 23 Years 1361 Views v

Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi Dentist for Patients with Special Needs | Chennai

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Hi...the growth near the wisdom tooth is due to the constant irritation from the sharp cusp of the upper 3rd molar.The growth we call it as Pericoronal or Opercular flap.Food accumulation in that area ... Read More

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

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Asked for Female, 35 Years 509 Views v

Dr. Shalini Nanda Hair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

Due to the poor oral hygiene Brush twice Salt water gargle ... Read More

My tongue skin is peeling.. but there is no pain or itching.. why does it happen? Which doctor I should consult?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 210 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Probably glossitis causing peeling... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

My left side eye always flap when I think negatively then its flapping is very fast can any problem that case

Asked for Male, 32 Years 293 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

it may happen during stress. please keep yourself stress free.perform yoga as much possible with the advice of ayoga expert. ... Read More

I am having a small skin loosing at the both sides of my tongue in small area.during hot it increases and again it binds up with time.please suggest

Asked for Male, 31 Years 223 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

Check up required to diagnose the issue and suggest remedies ... Read More

Hi I have got gum flap on my wisdom tooth. The tooth is not fully erupted and the skin has come over the tooth. The doctor has prescribed me antibiotics. What should be the next step, how will this be cured

Asked for Female, 31 Years 842 Views v

Dr. Arvind Mittal Dentist | Jaipur

Hello By antibiotic ur gum infection ll fine ,after medication if gum flap is same Thn u can go for removal Of that flap ... Read More

I can with my tongue there is a lose skin inside my cheek muscle what is the cause yesterday I was chewing pan after that I feel this loose muscle hanging inside cheek muscle.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 348 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Kindly check this with a surgeon at your locality or else go for video consultation with Dr.Pandian ... Read More

How much does a flap surgery cost in Hyderabad. How much time does it take to heal after the surgery

Asked for Male, 32 Years 934 Views v

Dr. Rakshana Devi Dentist | Tiruppur

Welcome to practo.. The flap surgery costs average of 5k per quadrant.. The healing time may be an average of 2 weeks.. Consult me for further details.. Thanks.. ... Read More

I feel that my overall skin is dull and loose. Is there anyway we can tighten the overall skin by medication?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 170 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Yes...Undergo laser RF tightening therapy.otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos. ... Read More

This flap appeared out of no where two days ago what is the treatment for this. Not pain full but very annoying mostly when I eat something.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

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Just the wisdom tooth erupting. Do hot water gargles with salt to keep the area clean. Consult a dentist for a regular dental check up ... Read More

My daughter is 1 month old. When she born she has extra skin below her tongue. That's why she can't drink milk from direct breast. I think tongue is joint

Asked for Female, 1 Years 158 Views v

Dr. Sumalatha Dentist | Bangalore

Hello this called tongue tie treat it early possible. To avoid speech alterations ... Read More

MY AGE IS 22 SUFFER A GAP BETWEEN TEETH AND GUMS . ONLY ONE TEETH IS PURULENCE ,.CONSULT A PERIDONTIST HE PROVIDE A OPG AND SUGESS TO ME FIRST FLAP SURGERY FOR 4 TIMES (WEEKLY ONCES ) AND FRONT MIDDLE 4 TEETH S ARE LOSE , ANY REMIDES FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH .MY TEETH IS GUST MOVING ANY ADVANCE TREATMENT FOR WITH OUT LOOSE MY TEETH S . CAN A FLA

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 192 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

Flap Surgery, regular review and antibiotic treatment for periodontitis is your best option. You can ask the periodontist if it can be done in 2 sittings as that may be possible ... Read More

Which flap surgery is recommended - manual or laser? Will it cause future teeth problems due to flap surgery.What is the alternative to flap surgery? Will the flap surgery affect the already root canalled tooth.

Asked for Female, 46 Years 302 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

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It depends on the case. Clinical examination and X-ray required. In some cases manual may be more effective. If you have periodontal pockets then flap procedure is the one recommended. It will not eff ... Read More

Have noticed an extra piece of skin under the tongue it is slightly painful. It over laps my teeth when Base of the mouth raised up, when poking out tongue or lifting tongue up.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 7747 Views v

Dr. Sudarsan Sen Dentist | Kolkata

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Could u post a picture. ... Read More

Pls note that i just treated my Pilonidal sinus and after removal of sinus, surgeon suggested me to go for flap surgery for better cure. Same was done and now after 8 days of surgery, reddish brown water started coming out from stiches and i am scared what is this happening to me and its almost about 10 days after surgery and water is still coming

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 162 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get it checked out by the same surgeon in person for further evaluation and management. It could be infected. Swab and culture of the fluid will also be ... Read More

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I have been operated with flap surgery last month, i just want to know that will it help me in straightening my loose teeth, or still i need to work on any other procedure for it.

What's this skin flap near my wisdom tooth which started erupting? Is it normal? It aches sometimes.

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I have a small bump that sort of looks like a flap of skin at the back of my throat. It’s not painful and just feels like I have a piece of food caught in my throat. Wondering if I could get some idea of what this could be.

My brother has gone through a flap surgery in armpit before a Month. How can we measure weather it is successful or not. Stitch from Some part of the flap didn't maintained so i am worried. Also some underlying skin is visible for some part.

Currently we are in lockdown and I am worried that this flap is infected does it look infected what should I do till I can visit the dentist

My tongue skin is peeling.. but there is no pain or itching.. why does it happen? Which doctor I should consult?

My left side eye always flap when I think negatively then its flapping is very fast can any problem that case

I am having a small skin loosing at the both sides of my tongue in small area.during hot it increases and again it binds up with time.please suggest

Hi I have got gum flap on my wisdom tooth. The tooth is not fully erupted and the skin has come over the tooth. The doctor has prescribed me antibiotics. What should be the next step, how will this be cured

I can with my tongue there is a lose skin inside my cheek muscle what is the cause yesterday I was chewing pan after that I feel this loose muscle hanging inside cheek muscle.

How much does a flap surgery cost in Hyderabad. How much time does it take to heal after the surgery

I feel that my overall skin is dull and loose. Is there anyway we can tighten the overall skin by medication?

This flap appeared out of no where two days ago what is the treatment for this. Not pain full but very annoying mostly when I eat something.

My daughter is 1 month old. When she born she has extra skin below her tongue. That's why she can't drink milk from direct breast. I think tongue is joint

Which flap surgery is recommended - manual or laser? Will it cause future teeth problems due to flap surgery.What is the alternative to flap surgery? Will the flap surgery affect the already root canalled tooth.

Have noticed an extra piece of skin under the tongue it is slightly painful. It over laps my teeth when Base of the mouth raised up, when poking out tongue or lifting tongue up.

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