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How Can A Swollen And Bleeding Lump Behind A Tooth Be Treated?
I have a bump behind a tooth almost a little swollen, it happened yesterday after flossing my teeth I noticed it, last night it bleed after I ate so I rinsed my mouth and gently brushed my teeth, this morning the bump is a little bigger about the size of a pencil eraser around (but flat not sticking out as much) any ideas?
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Thank you for your query with HCM, as you mentioned you had this lump after flossing then it could be a gingival abcess due to the improper use of floss. Do not brush on that are gently with finger you remove the debris and wait for 2-3 days it will bec ome normal if not then visit your dentist for needful treatment. Do warm saline gargling.
Hope my answer would be helpful to your query.
Thank you for your query with HCM, as you mentioned you had this lump after flossing then it could be a gingival abcess due to the improper use of floss. Do not brush on that are gently with finger you remove the debris and wait for 2-3 days it will bec ome normal if not then visit your dentist for needful treatment. Do warm saline gargling.
Hope my answer would be helpful to your query.
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