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Suggest Treatment For Loose Gum Flap

I have a gum flap that almost looks like a boil growing from gums near two of my front teeths. It didn't start forming till I received braces. The dentist told it's possible that it is from the teeth shifting and should clear up but that was a few months ago. What could it be and are there any ways I can treat it?
Fri, 19 Aug 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a gum flap growing from the front teeth and started after braces seems to be due to either any infection in the gums leading to abscess formation if it is in the form of a boil..

But in case if it is in the form of a gum flap then it is due to overgroeth of gum tissue due to continuous pressure and irritation with braces..

It should be treated and I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly,..

As of now start doing warm saline gargles and along it do antiseptic mouthwash gargles..
You can apply lignocaine gel if there is pain..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Loose Gum Flap

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a gum flap growing from the front teeth and started after braces seems to be due to either any infection in the gums leading to abscess formation if it is in the form of a boil.. But in case if it is in the form of a gum flap then it is due to overgroeth of gum tissue due to continuous pressure and irritation with braces.. It should be treated and I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly,.. As of now start doing warm saline gargles and along it do antiseptic mouthwash gargles.. You can apply lignocaine gel if there is pain.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.