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Suggest Treatment For Bleeding Gums
I noticed a red like object that seemed to be hanging on by a little thread of gum in the back of my gums towards my wisdom teeth today and it seems to be apart of my gums I picked at it and it started to bleed a little and I noticed that it looked like it was rooted into my gums. Is this something to be worried about?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Your query suggest that it is the pericoronal flap (gum around the erupting wisdom tooth)which is inflammed and is red in color usually referred to as pericoronitis.
I would advice you to keep the area clean to avoid further infection and pain.
Do warm saline or chlorhexidine mouth wash gargling.
Visit a dentist and get it checked and get the flap removed if needed.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Your query suggest that it is the pericoronal flap (gum around the erupting wisdom tooth)which is inflammed and is red in color usually referred to as pericoronitis.
I would advice you to keep the area clean to avoid further infection and pain.
Do warm saline or chlorhexidine mouth wash gargling.
Visit a dentist and get it checked and get the flap removed if needed.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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