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Outgrowth in gum
I had a root canal treatment in one of my teeth two years back. But it did not work out that well and I cannot swallow properly from that area..Now before a month, an small outgrowth has developed in the gum near that particular teeth. It feels like a mucocele, sometimes gets bigger, sometimes gets smaller..And also bleeds occasionally...I am a bit tensed about it. Can it bear any risk of oral cancer or something.. Please clarify...I have never smoked or eaten any bad things ever. Please give suggestions.
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No need to worry... It may be reinfection of the root canal treated teeth..Get an x -ray (IOPA) done of that particular teeth to check for any infection....If reinfection is there then re root canal treatment has to be performed
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kindly visit dentist for furthur clinical examination and management
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Nothing to worry, just visit a dentist to get an X-ray done of the area.... mostly it seems like re-infection of that particular tooth which is draining out through a sinus tract. And it’s treatable, so not to worry. If there’s anything else, can be ruled out once u get it checked clinically.
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The root canal treatment must have failed. Don't worry, visit your nearest dentist get a re root canal treatment done by an endodontist. You will be fine.
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Rinse your mouth with Warm water Saline.
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Dr. Sahanaz P Ahmed
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please no need to get tensed... If its jus associated with Dat tooth.. It can b a sinus tract with pus formation..
Please consult a dentist asap and get a xray done.. N if re-rct possible plz do it..
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Go to dentist
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Rinse with warm saline water
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