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What Does Hole Through The Gums Suggest?
Just a few days ago, i discovered a hole in my gums that goes entirely through the gums, and shows the lower part of one of my teeth. Since i am only 13, i'm unsure what i should do. Is this normal? How can i get it to go away?
Please answer soon,
Lindsay
Please answer soon,
Lindsay
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
Hole in the gum, could be a sign of infection, i would suggest you to take an x-ray of the involved tooth if there is infection get it treated, apply local antiseptic analgesic cream over the affected region, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, maintain a good oral hygiene.
Hope you find this as helpful,
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
Hole in the gum, could be a sign of infection, i would suggest you to take an x-ray of the involved tooth if there is infection get it treated, apply local antiseptic analgesic cream over the affected region, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, maintain a good oral hygiene.
Hope you find this as helpful,
Take care!
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The hole in the gums can e because of the fenestration or dehiscence or it can be the exposed root portion of the milk tooth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is the exposed root surface of the milk tooth, since you are 13 year old, you can get the tooth removed. If it is on the permanent tooth, then you need to get a flap surgery(gum surgery) done.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The hole in the gums can e because of the fenestration or dehiscence or it can be the exposed root portion of the milk tooth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is the exposed root surface of the milk tooth, since you are 13 year old, you can get the tooth removed. If it is on the permanent tooth, then you need to get a flap surgery(gum surgery) done.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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