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Is It Normal To Have Swollen And Purple Gum Behind A Loose Teeth?

Hello,My daughter just turned 7 years old and has her first loose tooth. It is her bottom front tooth and her permanent tooth has begun to come through (shark teeth). I was not too concerned about this (because this has happened to her sister) and we have been wiggling her baby tooth daily to try to encourage it to come out. We went to wiggle it tonight and her gum, behind her teeth is swollen and purple. It is noticeable from her opening her mouth. She says it does not hurt at all but does not look normal at all. What is this and do I need to take her to a dentist immediately?? She goes to the dentist every 6 months and her next appointment is due…but didn't know if this needed immediate care.
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hello:)Welcome to HCM.

This can be eruption gingivitis.You do not need to worry at all.
Clean the area with a sterile cotton or gauze.Do not try moving or pulling the deciduous tooth.

Concentrate on her oral hygiene.Warm saline water gargle will help.Take a OTC pain killer if necessary.

Regards.
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Is It Normal To Have Swollen And Purple Gum Behind A Loose Teeth?

Hello:)Welcome to HCM. This can be eruption gingivitis.You do not need to worry at all. Clean the area with a sterile cotton or gauze.Do not try moving or pulling the deciduous tooth. Concentrate on her oral hygiene.Warm saline water gargle will help.Take a OTC pain killer if necessary. Regards.