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Why Do Gums Turn Sore?
Over the last 4 days, the gum above my right front tooth became sore, was red but not swollen, formed a kind of 'head' (no pus), and today has a small brown 'scab'. Still a little sore, but very localized and not swollen. Any ideas about what this could be and whether it requires immediate attention?
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have gum sore this can be due to periodontal problem .
You can apply gum paint on sore gum two - three times a day for one week .
Do luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day
Consult dentist for investigations IOPA x ray and go for scaling and currettage if periodontal problem and if due to periapical pathology then go for Root canal treatment if needed.
Hope this will help you.
I have gone through your query, as you have gum sore this can be due to periodontal problem .
You can apply gum paint on sore gum two - three times a day for one week .
Do luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day
Consult dentist for investigations IOPA x ray and go for scaling and currettage if periodontal problem and if due to periapical pathology then go for Root canal treatment if needed.
Hope this will help you.
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