
What Causes A Red Patch Over The Gum Behind The Tooth?

Question: I've recently got this red patch it's on the top back tooth behind it on the gum it's quite sore I suffer from health anxiety so I can't rest until I get an answer on it or what to do next can you help thank you
Brief Answer:
Inflamed mucosa, nothing to worry..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per the description of symptoms and the image attached, the red area that is visible over the gum behind your tooth seems to be inflamed gum mucosa that is forming an ulcer..
It is nothing serious and will resolve soon..
I would like to know a few details before I guide you towards treatment..
1.Has your wisdom tooth erupted?
2.Did you bite anything hard?
If possible please send a picture by clicking it from a little far for better evaluation..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
Inflamed mucosa, nothing to worry..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per the description of symptoms and the image attached, the red area that is visible over the gum behind your tooth seems to be inflamed gum mucosa that is forming an ulcer..
It is nothing serious and will resolve soon..
I would like to know a few details before I guide you towards treatment..
1.Has your wisdom tooth erupted?
2.Did you bite anything hard?
If possible please send a picture by clicking it from a little far for better evaluation..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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