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What Could Red Growth On Gums With Bleeding Indicate?

I have a small, red growth on my upper left gum that bleeds when I brush my teeth. I went to the dentist, and they removed it, but it has since grown back. I have a follow up appointment in a few days because they said if it grows back I need to go to hospital, which is concerning me, what could it be?
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The red growth on the gums that bleeds on brushing could be because of a pyogenic granuloma or gingival or pulp polyp. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Since you are giving history of previous treatment and its recurence, consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it surgically removed and send the specimen for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis.
If it is a pyogenic granuloma or gingival polyp, it can be treated surgically.
If it is a pulp polyp, then the tooth has to be treated followed by excision of the growth.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Could Red Growth On Gums With Bleeding Indicate?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red growth on the gums that bleeds on brushing could be because of a pyogenic granuloma or gingival or pulp polyp. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Since you are giving history of previous treatment and its recurence, consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it surgically removed and send the specimen for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a pyogenic granuloma or gingival polyp, it can be treated surgically. If it is a pulp polyp, then the tooth has to be treated followed by excision of the growth. I hope my answer will help you, take care.