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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
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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.
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Does B12 Deficiency Cause Red Gums While Wearing Dentures?

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.