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Small Hole In The Gum. Like Stretched, Torn. Painful. Suggestions?

I am sitting at work right now questioning what the heck is going on with my gums. 3 Days ago I was eating a large carrot, that I thought might have cut the bottom side of my gums under the front left side of the lip (Inside the mouth) If I grab my lip on the left side and pull it back, I can notice a small hole. It is almost as if the area was damaged or punctured, but more likely stretched and torn. I am feeling pain around my Jaw and in the surrounding area on the outside of the mouth. I am extremely concerned that this might be more serious as it hasn t improved, yet almost before it tore open there was a pain leading upto the tear. Please any help?? David Chicago, IL
posted on Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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Hello and welcome to hcm forum,

As you suspect the hole in gums arise due to ulcerous condition.
LOcalised periodontal infection also can cause this.
I suggest you to get scaling done.
Bone loss and periodontal pocket formation can be checked through x-ray and clinical examination.
Depending on the condition,treatment can be planned.
Vitamin supplements and plenty of nutritious rich food has to be taken.
Hope this helps.


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Small Hole In The Gum. Like Stretched, Torn. Painful. Suggestions?

Hello and welcome to hcm forum, As you suspect the hole in gums arise due to ulcerous condition. LOcalised periodontal infection also can cause this. I suggest you to get scaling done. Bone loss and periodontal pocket formation can be checked through x-ray and clinical examination. Depending on the condition,treatment can be planned. Vitamin supplements and plenty of nutritious rich food has to be taken. Hope this helps.