What Causes Gum Soreness During Tooth Eruption?

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016

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Mon, 22 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi Dr.

My 3 years daughter is facing problem with new growing teeth. She is suffering with gum pain for one if her teeth. Is there anything we can apply to reduce pain?

Can you please suggest

Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain gum pain in her newly growing tooth can be due to gum inflammation that can be depending upon the stage at which the tooth is..

Please answer the following queries so that I can guide you better..

1.Is her tooth erupted or has come out of the gums in the mouth or is still under the gum?
2. If yes, is the tooth is completely erupted to its full length?
3. Is the gum appearing red and swollen?
4.Is there only pain or bleeding from the gum?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj