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What Is The Cause For Hanging Gums Where The Tooth Should Be?

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ive just noticed my son has hanging gum in the place where his tooth should be. Hes not in pain and it isnt bleeding so i need to know, is it an emergency? is it normal? will he need to have it removed? and is there a name for it if so what is it called and what causes it?
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your son has hanging gums in place of tooth , I want to ask a questions did he had undergone extraction of tooth ?

If your sons tooth is extracted then there is periodontal flap is present .

If he doesnt undergone any extraction then it can be gingival enlargement is there or fibroma is there .
Dont worry consult dentist and go for oral examination if there is enlargement then go for oral prophylaxis or if there is fibroma then go for exicison .

Hope this will help you.

Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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What Is The Cause For Hanging Gums Where The Tooth Should Be?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your son has hanging gums in place of tooth , I want to ask a questions did he had undergone extraction of tooth ? If your sons tooth is extracted then there is periodontal flap is present . If he doesnt undergone any extraction then it can be gingival enlargement is there or fibroma is there . Dont worry consult dentist and go for oral examination if there is enlargement then go for oral prophylaxis or if there is fibroma then go for exicison . Hope this will help you. Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari