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What Causes Prominent White Tendon In Between The Upper Lip And Gum Line?

i have something that looks like a small white tendon protuding from the area between the gumline at the front of my mouth and the back of my upper lip. i have dental plates and it seems like the area where the plate has a valley in the center is where the inflamation is happening. will it dissapate on its own
Tue, 29 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 the white tendon that you are seeing protruding in the area between the gumline and the upper lip in the centre is not an abnormal structure but a fold of mucosa known as labial frenulum and is a normal anatomical structure..

It is appearing white and inflamed it means that it is either due to injury with the denture plate that you wear that might not be relieved properly in the area of the frenulum leading to hitting of the denture plate with the frenulum leading to recurring inflammation..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and also investigation of your denture will be done..
In case if the area on the denture which lies over the frenulum is not given a proper valley or the "V" shaped cut, then it will be relieved properly so that it does not hit the frenulum and cause inflammation..
As if nw if there is pain over it you can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine..
You can also do cool water rinses for relief..
Take a soft diet and avoid very hot and spicy foods..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Prominent White Tendon In Between The Upper Lip And Gum Line?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the white tendon that you are seeing protruding in the area between the gumline and the upper lip in the centre is not an abnormal structure but a fold of mucosa known as labial frenulum and is a normal anatomical structure.. It is appearing white and inflamed it means that it is either due to injury with the denture plate that you wear that might not be relieved properly in the area of the frenulum leading to hitting of the denture plate with the frenulum leading to recurring inflammation.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and also investigation of your denture will be done.. In case if the area on the denture which lies over the frenulum is not given a proper valley or the V shaped cut, then it will be relieved properly so that it does not hit the frenulum and cause inflammation.. As if nw if there is pain over it you can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine.. You can also do cool water rinses for relief.. Take a soft diet and avoid very hot and spicy foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.