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Wound in gums?
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All of a sudden there is something like a small wound in my gums above one of my teeth. (See the attached photo). It hurts when brush my teeth, but not much otherwise.
Could this be because of food or something?
Will it go away by itself?
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It seems like injury to gums or gum receding in that particular tooth. Need full history and better photographs to guide you properly.
Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day, use mouthwash, use soft bristle toothbrush.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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By picture it looks as a injury to gum borderline, but also the particular tooth looks yellowish,you had any injury to that tooth previously?
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Should consult a dentist.personally.
Meanwhile you can apply Dentogel ,for pain relief.
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Hi the gum area got inflammed and the tooth got some injury too.
For gum just you can gently massage.you can use anasthetic oral gel the gum paint.
The pain will subside.
Visit for proper treatment plan to treat the tooth.
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Hi.
The picture is a little unclear. If you could attach a clearer picture it would be great.
There is a little swelling over the gum of that one tooth but it's not specific.
Do warm salt water gargles twice to thrice a day.
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Upload a clear picture OR visit a dentist
in person.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hiee ..gums receed from tooth...do warm saline rinses daily and gently massage with mucopain ...brush your teeth softly and gently
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