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What Causes Red Skin Growth On A Developing Tooth?

My 11 year just lost one of her baby tooth, her permanent teeth was coming out right behind it so it was pushing it forward. I notice that once we took the baby tooth out she has a piece of fresh very red skin looking on top of the gum were her teeth was is that normal or should I take her to the dentist tomorrow
posted on Mon, 15 May 2017
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Thank you for your query on HCM

I understood your concern. I also appreciate your interest in the early oral care of your child.
Don't worry about the reddish appearance in the region where you push out your child's tooth. Its body's natural mechanism for immunity and response against mild inflammation. It will subside by itself.
Consult your dentist if there is overgrowth of the tissues or severe pain. Otherwise its normal, wait for her strong permanants.


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What Causes Red Skin Growth On A Developing Tooth?

Hi Thank you for your query on HCM I understood your concern. I also appreciate your interest in the early oral care of your child. Don t worry about the reddish appearance in the region where you push out your child s tooth. Its body s natural mechanism for immunity and response against mild inflammation. It will subside by itself. Consult your dentist if there is overgrowth of the tissues or severe pain. Otherwise its normal, wait for her strong permanants. If you have any further queries,contact here on hcm Thank you...