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What Causes A Red Prominent Line On The Gum?

Hi i have an area above one tooth that the gum is extremely sore not the tooth but there is a dark red line going vertical up the gum and around the top. What could this be? I've had gum disease before but fairly controlled at the minute no bleeding when i brush.
Thu, 27 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

If the gum is sore and red and there is no pain in the tooth with previous history of gum disease then the symptoms are probably due to localised gum infection only..

Also there can be accidental impaction of food particles deep in the gums which can cause localised infection and inflammation..

So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get the localised gum cleaning done followed by gum paint application..
To reduce soreness you can also apply Lidocaine gel over it,
You can also do warm saline gargles and apply cold compresses over the area to reduce inflammation..
You can also take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen if there is considerable pain..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes A Red Prominent Line On The Gum?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. If the gum is sore and red and there is no pain in the tooth with previous history of gum disease then the symptoms are probably due to localised gum infection only.. Also there can be accidental impaction of food particles deep in the gums which can cause localised infection and inflammation.. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get the localised gum cleaning done followed by gum paint application.. To reduce soreness you can also apply Lidocaine gel over it, You can also do warm saline gargles and apply cold compresses over the area to reduce inflammation.. You can also take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen if there is considerable pain.. Hope this helps.. Regards..