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Is An Indentation On The Gum Due To Gum Graft?

I have an indentation in my gums on the side roof of my mouth of the left side. It has been hurting for 2 weeks now. I have a compact mirror that I was able to see into my mouth and I can see the indentation on my left side and it is definitely not there on my right side. I did have a gum graft about 6 months ago near that spot. Could it be from that? If so, why? If not, any ideas why I have formed a painful indentation in my gums?
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

A painful indentation on the gum can be due to an ulcer formation over the gum or it can also be due to injury or tear over the gum with hard foods..
It does not look like to be due to the gum graft, rather can be due to infection..

So first of all get it clinically checked so that the cause can be ruled out and treated accordingly..

For now to relieve pain and discomfort you can apply Lidocaine gel over it and avoid eating hard foods..
Start doing warm saline gargles as it will help in reducing inflammation and pain..
You can also take Ibuprofen if pain in continuous..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Is An Indentation On The Gum Due To Gum Graft?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. A painful indentation on the gum can be due to an ulcer formation over the gum or it can also be due to injury or tear over the gum with hard foods.. It does not look like to be due to the gum graft, rather can be due to infection.. So first of all get it clinically checked so that the cause can be ruled out and treated accordingly.. For now to relieve pain and discomfort you can apply Lidocaine gel over it and avoid eating hard foods.. Start doing warm saline gargles as it will help in reducing inflammation and pain.. You can also take Ibuprofen if pain in continuous.. Hope this helps.. Regards.