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What Causes Dark Red Spot On Gums?
Question: Hi I have a dark red spot on my gums just below one of my teeth. It doesnt hurt to touch, what could it be?
Brief Answer:
Traumatic ulcer, medication, saline gargling
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and image.
As far as the red spot over the gums is concerned, it can be a traumatic ulcer because of the trauma while brushing or from food particles.
Nothing to be panic, you can topical anesthetic like lignocaine and topical analgesic like choline salicylate and topical antiseptics like chlorhexidine.
Do saline gargling. If the lesion does not heal in a week, then consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
I hope I have answered your query. If any queries are there reply me back. take care.
Traumatic ulcer, medication, saline gargling
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and image.
As far as the red spot over the gums is concerned, it can be a traumatic ulcer because of the trauma while brushing or from food particles.
Nothing to be panic, you can topical anesthetic like lignocaine and topical analgesic like choline salicylate and topical antiseptics like chlorhexidine.
Do saline gargling. If the lesion does not heal in a week, then consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
I hope I have answered your query. If any queries are there reply me back. take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Practicing since :2007
Answered : 3377 Questions
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