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How Can A Large Black Lump On The Gums Be Treated?
My 14month old daughter has a huge black lump in her upper gum that has spread over 2 of her 4 front teeth, there are patches of white on it and her breath smells bad. She has a temperature and severe wind. My GP told me to use maximum ibuprofen and calpol dosage but so far no luck in alleviating her symptoms. PLease advise.
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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The black lump could be because of the erupting teeth below the gums or it can be eruption cyst. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it ruled out. The badbreath or halitosis could be because of this process only. If needed the gums has to be opened to allow the teeth to erupt. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 125mg and ibuprofen(if not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The black lump could be because of the erupting teeth below the gums or it can be eruption cyst. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get it ruled out. The badbreath or halitosis could be because of this process only. If needed the gums has to be opened to allow the teeth to erupt. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 125mg and ibuprofen(if not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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