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What Causes Purple Spot On Gum Above Front Tooth?

I have a small purple spot on my gum right above my front tooth. It's been there about 2 weeks. It's not raised and its not getting worse as far as I can tell. It doesn't bother me other than I'm concerned as to what it could be. What do you think? Thank you.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Read your query, small purple spot on gum above tooth can swelling secondary to Abscess or cyst formation due to trauma or infection . Abscess formation can be due to carious tooth , or it can be due to Periodontal infection that is infection in gums . Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for visual examination of spot and evaluation .
Inmeantime do warm saline rinses and you can apply ointment like gum paint on gum to reduce inflammation if present .

Hope this will help you.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The purple spot on the gums can be a ecchymosis or purpuric spots secondary to any trauma to the gums. Nothing to be panic. It will subside in 10days. If it is not subsiding and if any increase in size of the lesion, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Purple Spot On Gum Above Front Tooth?

Hello, Read your query, small purple spot on gum above tooth can swelling secondary to Abscess or cyst formation due to trauma or infection . Abscess formation can be due to carious tooth , or it can be due to Periodontal infection that is infection in gums . Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for visual examination of spot and evaluation . Inmeantime do warm saline rinses and you can apply ointment like gum paint on gum to reduce inflammation if present . Hope this will help you.