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Suggest Remedies For White Sore With Dent In Gums Post Injury

Helllo last Saturday I was brushing my teeth and the toothbrush slipped and jammed into my gums. Since then it's been hurting a lot and it's a struggle for me to eat, talk or even move my bottom lip because it touches the wound. It's like a white sore with a little dent in the middle from where I think the toothbrush head hit. I don't know what to do it but the pain is excruciating on a daily basis
posted on Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that due to getting injured with the toothbrush there has been laceration of the gum mucosa and there is formation of a Traumatic ulcer that is appearing as white sore with a dent..
It is painful due to inflammation and you need not to worry as it will get resolved gradually.
I would suggest you to start applying a numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it as it will reduce pain as well as ease in taking meals..
You can also take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
You can do cool water rinses as it is also helpful in reducing pain and inflammation..
You should take a soft diet to avoid injury to the area as it can further cause pain..
Brush the area carefully..
Gargle with alcohol free antiseptic mouthwash to prevent infection..
In case if it still does not resolve in a week consult a local dentist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedies For White Sore With Dent In Gums Post Injury

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to getting injured with the toothbrush there has been laceration of the gum mucosa and there is formation of a Traumatic ulcer that is appearing as white sore with a dent.. It is painful due to inflammation and you need not to worry as it will get resolved gradually. I would suggest you to start applying a numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it as it will reduce pain as well as ease in taking meals.. You can also take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. You can do cool water rinses as it is also helpful in reducing pain and inflammation.. You should take a soft diet to avoid injury to the area as it can further cause pain.. Brush the area carefully.. Gargle with alcohol free antiseptic mouthwash to prevent infection.. In case if it still does not resolve in a week consult a local dentist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.