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Suggest Treatment For Purple Discoloration On The Gum

Hi my 12 year old has had a loose top right incisor that has been hanging on by dangling gums for months. Two weeks ago the dentist said it needs to be cut because the gum and tooth are hanging well below the rest of his teeth, but we scheduled another appointment to have procedure done one week from now. Today the gum has turned dark purple and I'm very concerned if there could be infection.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Loose upper incisor at the age of 12 is abnormal whether it is milk tooth that is over retained or a permanent tooth..

Purple discolouration of the gum can be due to Infection or trauma causing blood accumulation under the gum..

So my suggestion is to first get a latest x ray if the tooth done to rule out the exact cause of the discolouration..

Please upload the image of the x ray so that I can advise you appropriately..

For now don't let him bite anything from the front teeth..
Give soft meals and avoid hard foods..
Painkillers can be given if there is pain..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Suggest Treatment For Purple Discoloration On The Gum

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Loose upper incisor at the age of 12 is abnormal whether it is milk tooth that is over retained or a permanent tooth.. Purple discolouration of the gum can be due to Infection or trauma causing blood accumulation under the gum.. So my suggestion is to first get a latest x ray if the tooth done to rule out the exact cause of the discolouration.. Please upload the image of the x ray so that I can advise you appropriately.. For now don t let him bite anything from the front teeth.. Give soft meals and avoid hard foods.. Painkillers can be given if there is pain.. Hope this helps.. Regards..