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What Causes Redness In The Gum Line Where The Lips Meet?
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I am 27 years old and have some redness in my gum line where my lip meets my bottom gums. It is pretty sore and there is a tiny, pin sized hole in the area. I do not smoke and rarely drink, eat healthy, and brush twice a day although I could floss more. I have never seen this before and am concerned. Any ideas??
I am 27 years old and have some redness in my gum line where my lip meets my bottom gums. It is pretty sore and there is a tiny, pin sized hole in the area. I do not smoke and rarely drink, eat healthy, and brush twice a day although I could floss more. I have never seen this before and am concerned. Any ideas??
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the redness could be because of the infection of the gums. the pin point hole could be a pus discharging sinus tract secondary to tooth infection or gum infection. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done of the related tooth and rule out the tooth infection. if tooth is infected get it treated with RCT. i hope my answer will help you, take care
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