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Upper frenulum is swollen and paining
My upper frenulum connecting the upper lip section and gums is swollen and i feel moderate pain.
Its present for more than a week.
Can anyone please suggest what it is and what to do?
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It could be due to some injury from hot food or something sharp. No need to worry about it. Wait for few days, if it doesn't heal on its own then consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
Avoid eating anything hot.
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Information provided is not sufficient to make a diagnosis.
There are multiple reasons for this problem.
Give it some time to heal.. Share pics if possible.
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Visit ur dentist to prescibe u the medicines
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Watm saline rinses always help
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There might be trauma from any food substance.
Its better if you share pictures.
Try to wait for few days, 3-4 days
If the gums are still swollen visit a dentist nearby for physical advice.
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THE SWELLING AND PAIN IN FRENULUM MAY OCCUR DUE TO DIFFERENT REASONS LIKE TRAUMA (even from vigorous brushing that might have hurt it),HOT FOOD /WATER ,ULCER.
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Visit a dentist
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please share the pic…. was there any trauma in that area … it needs complete examination…
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visit your dentist
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It is mostly due to trauma or due to something hard pricked there.
Leave it as it is for 4-5 days.
Do not touch or irritate it.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination if it doesn't heal in next 4-5 days.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Regular visit and check up for Oral health is equally important
Scaling and polishing means cleaning of teeth must be done by dentist at least every year
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Swelling may be dut to trauma of wrong or hurry in brushing teeth
Consult me or visit the dentist
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Mouthwash rinsing
Warm salt water gargling will definitely help
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Dr. Vandana
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's a frenal attachment,
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Need to go for a small surgery that's called frenectomy.
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If we leave it like that, it leads to midline diastema.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Would need an image for any help we can provide.
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