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Is It Possible To Have Maggots In Our Gums And What Causes Them?
Is it truly possible to have maggots in your gums? If so what are the causes, how is this possible. I recently watched a video on youtube of a dentist removing a man's teeth to reveal maggots. This not only is probably the most disgusting thing I have ever seen, but it is also quite alarming to me as I didn't know that this could happen. I have several cavities I have not had filled, so as you could assume I am very concerned. Please help!
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have cavities in your teeths , having cavities doesnt means having maggots , you have Caries which results in Cavity,
You go to dentist and get it restored , if it is deep go for Root canal treatment , dont worry go for Local examination and Investigations IOPA x-rays
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have cavities in your teeths , having cavities doesnt means having maggots , you have Caries which results in Cavity,
You go to dentist and get it restored , if it is deep go for Root canal treatment , dont worry go for Local examination and Investigations IOPA x-rays
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
There is no need to worry about the maggots , as this is a very rare condition and it occurs in special circumstances like very poor oral hygiene, malnourishment, immune compromised and accompanied some habit of smoking or tobacco.
So please do not take tension just maintain your oral hygiene properly and visit your dentist regularly to avoid this condition.
Hope it will help you.
There is no need to worry about the maggots , as this is a very rare condition and it occurs in special circumstances like very poor oral hygiene, malnourishment, immune compromised and accompanied some habit of smoking or tobacco.
So please do not take tension just maintain your oral hygiene properly and visit your dentist regularly to avoid this condition.
Hope it will help you.
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