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Skin Under Gums Tender And Red. No Tear Or Scratch. Using Peroxide Mouthwash. Is It Gingivitis?
Hi, on my bottom gum where my gum and mouth connect (that little piece of skin), it's very tender and becoming more bothersome. Now just to the very right of that spot on my gum, right under the tooth, is a deep red indent kind of spot. Not much tenderness associated with that but the initial pain of the piece of skin feels kind of like a tear or scratch but I haven't had any injuries. Is there anything out there that matches my symptoms? I'm hoping it's not gingivitis but I've began using a peroxide type of mouthwash in the hopes that would help...?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
Hello.The symptoms that you refers are characteristic of gingivitis.I recommend cleaned with toothpaste containing triclosan, zinc citrate and enoxolone followed by rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash thrice a day.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
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