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Does B12 Deficiency Cause Red Gums While Wearing Dentures?
hi i wear dentures have for many years they fit fine about one year ago i went to my dentist for my yearly exaim he noticed i had red gums on upper right hand side of gums where i chew mostly in front, he send me to my ent she said it was nothing to worry about and has never got worse or better does not hurt i do not smoke or drink i am b12 deficiency and take shots but does not bring up level to much could that cause it?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query , dont worry vitamin B 12 deficiency can cause ulceration anf inflammation .
You can do is apply gum paint on twice daily for one week
Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for one week .
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
I have gone through your query , dont worry vitamin B 12 deficiency can cause ulceration anf inflammation .
You can do is apply gum paint on twice daily for one week
Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for one week .
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
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