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What Does A Small White Bubble On Gum Indicate?
I have a small white bubble on the bottom of my mouth near my front teeth .My dentist saw it recently but offered no explanation or expression of concern. It seems to go away and return, espcially after I eat spicy foods. Its been happening for about three weeks now. No pain unless I press it.
What is your suggestion Thanks, Hugh McMurrain - YYYY@YYYY
What is your suggestion Thanks, Hugh McMurrain - YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Read your query as you have small bubble like swelling in gum this can be infection in gum there is formation of pus periodontal abscess or periapical abscess .
I will suggest you to consult dentist for iopa xray of swelling in gums and if it is periodontal abscess then go for its treatment Scaling and root planning.
Inmeantime do warm saline rinses 2 -3 times a day and do cchlorhexidine mouthwash once daily .
Hope this will help you.
Thanks for consulting HCM
Read your query as you have small bubble like swelling in gum this can be infection in gum there is formation of pus periodontal abscess or periapical abscess .
I will suggest you to consult dentist for iopa xray of swelling in gums and if it is periodontal abscess then go for its treatment Scaling and root planning.
Inmeantime do warm saline rinses 2 -3 times a day and do cchlorhexidine mouthwash once daily .
Hope this will help you.
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Dear hugh
The location of the sore and the symptoms of regression, reoccurence & painlessness mentioned by you is typical of 'ranula' which presents as a translucent blue, dome-shaped, fluctuant swelling in the tissues of the floor of the mouth.it is a salivary gland disorder . the treatment usually involves removal of the causative salivary gland and if it is small and asymptomatic no surgery is required . you need to visit an oral physician for confirmation and tests . hope this was helpful . take care .
The location of the sore and the symptoms of regression, reoccurence & painlessness mentioned by you is typical of 'ranula' which presents as a translucent blue, dome-shaped, fluctuant swelling in the tissues of the floor of the mouth.it is a salivary gland disorder . the treatment usually involves removal of the causative salivary gland and if it is small and asymptomatic no surgery is required . you need to visit an oral physician for confirmation and tests . hope this was helpful . take care .
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