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What Causes Reddish Pin Holes On The Gums?
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I noticed small holes on my gums while I was brushing because it was painful. They are on the upper outer side facing my cheek. There are about five small holes the size of a pinhole and they look red inside. It almost looks like acid was sprayed on them and it ate away to form holes. My immune system has been weak for about six months when normally I'm healthy. Could this be hpv?
Thank you
I noticed small holes on my gums while I was brushing because it was painful. They are on the upper outer side facing my cheek. There are about five small holes the size of a pinhole and they look red inside. It almost looks like acid was sprayed on them and it ate away to form holes. My immune system has been weak for about six months when normally I'm healthy. Could this be hpv?
Thank you
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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The pin size holes which you have described suggests small ulcers due to inflammation of tissues , which can be due to toothbrush trauma.
I would advice you to apply dentogel on the lesion twice or thrice daily . avoid brushing vigorously on the area till it is healed.
Do antiseptic mouthwash gargling.
Visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and maintain it well after the treatment.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The pin size holes which you have described suggests small ulcers due to inflammation of tissues , which can be due to toothbrush trauma.
I would advice you to apply dentogel on the lesion twice or thrice daily . avoid brushing vigorously on the area till it is healed.
Do antiseptic mouthwash gargling.
Visit your local dentist and get your teeth cleaned and maintain it well after the treatment.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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It is nothing but gingival inflammation. Go to your dentist and ask for a thorough cleaning of your teeth including root planing.
Also use hexidine miuthwash and an astringent gum paint such as dantox .
Also use hexidine miuthwash and an astringent gum paint such as dantox .
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