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What Causes Creases And Discomfort In The Lower Gum Area?
the dentist referred to the vertical groove in each of my two front teeth as creases. i m beginning to experience discomfort in the top and lower gum area, but no decay. the dentist suggested wearning a mouth guard during the day since I clinch my teeth during the day. I may even clinch at night. what can cause these creases and discomfort. can any of these symptons be related to scripts? I take metformin and lisinopril, multi vitamin and fish oil. age 50, 5 4 175 lbs. controlled diabetes--A1C 5.7 took janumet previously, being weened from diabetic meds. hypertensive but controlled with lisinopril hctz 12.5/20
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
I would suggest you to go for complete mouth scaling and polishing take multiviatmin suplements, this problem could be related to the clenching of teeth, if pain occurs take tab ibugesic plus BD.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
I would suggest you to go for complete mouth scaling and polishing take multiviatmin suplements, this problem could be related to the clenching of teeth, if pain occurs take tab ibugesic plus BD.
Take care!
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