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Suggest Treatment For Oral Gum Tags In The Teeth

My 9 yr old son has what appears to be a oral gum tag on his upper left molars. His incisor is growing in and inbetween the incisor and molar, theres a small round piece of his gum getting caught between the two teeth, it is defiananlty attached to the gum and the same color as the gum. There is not much space in his mouth. Is there anything I can do at home to treat this?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Hello,
The gum tissue can go through changes as teeth erupt. Keep up good oral hygiene. Flossing is very important to clean the tissue in between teeth. Gentle, stimulating brushing on the gum can increase blood flow to reduce inflammation. Vigorous rinsing with warm salt water is also recommended. The tissue may shrink and become firmer between the teeth. Be sure to use a soft or extra soft toothbrush. The teeth are moving and your jaw continues to grow. This may resolve on its own. If you notice any changes to the tissue or it increases in size, be sure to contact your dentist for an evaluation and rule out infection. Crowding has an effect on the tissue. You may wish to consult an orthodontist to increase spacing between the teeth. This would require braces.
Occasionally, part of a baby tooth root gets caught under the gum and can cause an irritation. Some excess gum tissue can also raise concerns of a systemic disease or be an effect of a medication. If the situation does not improve, schedule a dental exam with your dentist. Your dentist can reshape or remove excess tissue if necessary.
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Suggest Treatment For Oral Gum Tags In The Teeth

Hello, The gum tissue can go through changes as teeth erupt. Keep up good oral hygiene. Flossing is very important to clean the tissue in between teeth. Gentle, stimulating brushing on the gum can increase blood flow to reduce inflammation. Vigorous rinsing with warm salt water is also recommended. The tissue may shrink and become firmer between the teeth. Be sure to use a soft or extra soft toothbrush. The teeth are moving and your jaw continues to grow. This may resolve on its own. If you notice any changes to the tissue or it increases in size, be sure to contact your dentist for an evaluation and rule out infection. Crowding has an effect on the tissue. You may wish to consult an orthodontist to increase spacing between the teeth. This would require braces. Occasionally, part of a baby tooth root gets caught under the gum and can cause an irritation. Some excess gum tissue can also raise concerns of a systemic disease or be an effect of a medication. If the situation does not improve, schedule a dental exam with your dentist. Your dentist can reshape or remove excess tissue if necessary. I hope you find my recommendations useful and thank you for your inquiry.