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What Causes Salty Liquid From Gum With A Hole?
Hey I'm 22 male, I have a bad habbit of shoving finger nails or toothpics in my gums, It hurts but it's a kind of good feeling, I don't do it all the time but it is a bad habit. Recently my bottom gum has been hurting me and it feels like salty liquid is coming from my tooth, I can't stop playing with it with my tongue, e.g I try sucking the "liquid out" and feels like there's a hole.. This is so painful, also feel my mouth is very dry, I diet and drink water regurley.. Thank you
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
Hello!Thankyou for posting in HCM.
You must be having a gingival abscess.The salty liquid can be pus oozing from the abscess.Do not suck it as it is filled with bacterial debri.Please see your dentist for a complete scaling and a root planning on the concerned tooth.
itchy gums suggest a poor gum health. Use mouthwash thrice a week diluted in ratio of 1:1 with water.
Check if you suffer any anxiety problems and get them treated for.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Regards.
You must be having a gingival abscess.The salty liquid can be pus oozing from the abscess.Do not suck it as it is filled with bacterial debri.Please see your dentist for a complete scaling and a root planning on the concerned tooth.
itchy gums suggest a poor gum health. Use mouthwash thrice a week diluted in ratio of 1:1 with water.
Check if you suffer any anxiety problems and get them treated for.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Regards.
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