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What Does Purple Discoloration On The Gums Indicate?

MY 6 yo daughter has a loose front too tooth. She has really been trying to wiggle it (pushing and pulling it) I noticed her gums, directly above that tooth are apurple color. She says her tooth hurts, but I had originally thought it was because of her messing with it so much. Should she be seen by a dentist?
posted on Fri, 13 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As per your query, your daughter has symptoms of purple discoloration on gum which can be a rupture of small blood vessels can cause blood accumulation below the soft tissues leading to formations of red to purple bruises. Need not to worry much if it is painless as it will resolve on its own and in case if it spreads or there is a pain in the area you should consult a dentist to get ruled out for infection in the gums or teeth.

Maintain complete oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Give child diet rich in multivitamins and citrus fruits. Avoid intake of sticky substances.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Purple Discoloration On The Gums Indicate?

Hello, As per your query, your daughter has symptoms of purple discoloration on gum which can be a rupture of small blood vessels can cause blood accumulation below the soft tissues leading to formations of red to purple bruises. Need not to worry much if it is painless as it will resolve on its own and in case if it spreads or there is a pain in the area you should consult a dentist to get ruled out for infection in the gums or teeth. Maintain complete oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Give child diet rich in multivitamins and citrus fruits. Avoid intake of sticky substances. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari