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Are Accidental Lip Burns Normal During Laser Treatment For Gum Repair?

Hi, I took my daughter in for fillings and for removing excess gum tissure in the back. The dentist used laser to remove the excess tissue and while doing so he accidentally burned the skin on her bottom lip (about 3/16" x 3/8"). After the precedure, the dentist gave my daghter some prescrition gel to apply over the burn area. Is this accident common with laser in the dental practice ?
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

I would suggest you to continue with the gel the dentist has prescribed.Accidents are always not common ,but sometimes it do happen .Relax and allow it to let it heal.

If it is not healing properly or there is increase in pain or any symptoms ,please report back to the dentist to have a look on it.

Hope this was helpful.

Thanks and regards.
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Are Accidental Lip Burns Normal During Laser Treatment For Gum Repair?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. I would suggest you to continue with the gel the dentist has prescribed.Accidents are always not common ,but sometimes it do happen .Relax and allow it to let it heal. If it is not healing properly or there is increase in pain or any symptoms ,please report back to the dentist to have a look on it. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.