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Is It Normal For The Formation Above The Top Surface Where The Tooth Will Pop?

my son is almost 1 yr in 1 wk and he has ben teething since 3 mnths so now has alot. my quistion is is it normal for light pus to surface on top where tooth will pop? it is a bigger bottom middle tooth and it sure has ben giving trouble for awhile. it has shown signs of swolloness for 2 mnths and in that time 4 other teeth came through before this one. his appitite is not that great n he just seems out of sorts
posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hi...what you say is not normal. it suggests that he has gingivitis or infection or inflammation of the gums. I suggest you see your pedo-dontist immediately.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Is It Normal For The Formation Above The Top Surface Where The Tooth Will Pop?

Hi...what you say is not normal. it suggests that he has gingivitis or infection or inflammation of the gums. I suggest you see your pedo-dontist immediately. Regards - Dr. Sumanth