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What Causes Small Flap Of Gum Between Teeth?
Hi there i have recently developed some kind of small flap of gum inbetween my two front top teeth which at first felt a bit puffy and slightly painful so i gently brushed my teeth and a little blood came out from behind this small flap of gum, now the pain is mostly gone but this strange little piece of loose gum is still here.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Helloo..regarding your query i can say that there is nothing to worry its just a gum inflammation.it can be either due to some food debris like small bit of shellfish or some small bit of some debris..it will heal by its own naturally.you can do nice salt water gargle.and can do listerine mouth wash twice daily for 1-2 wks..absolutely nothing to worry..be happy and smile.have a nice day..
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Read your query, as you have small flap like growth in between front teeth this can be due infection inflamation in periodontal ligament leads to periodontal abscess or due to trauma result of fibroma . Dont worry for this I will suggest you to consult dentist and go for visual examination of swelling if needed go for investigations like biopsy and its treatment.
In meantime do warm saline rinses , maintain proper oral hygiene , use regular mouthwash , go for oral prophylaxis in every six month .
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health .
Thanks for consulting HCM.
Read your query, as you have small flap like growth in between front teeth this can be due infection inflamation in periodontal ligament leads to periodontal abscess or due to trauma result of fibroma . Dont worry for this I will suggest you to consult dentist and go for visual examination of swelling if needed go for investigations like biopsy and its treatment.
In meantime do warm saline rinses , maintain proper oral hygiene , use regular mouthwash , go for oral prophylaxis in every six month .
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health .
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