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What Causes A Hole On The Upper Gum When Diagnosed With Periodontitis?

Hi, I have got diabetes and just developed a problematic gum disease that is due to my blood sugar, because my tooth hygiene has been very good all my life. Today a small whole which i can put my nail into and feel my tooth through has developed on my upper gum on the left hand side front tooth. I am worried because others have told me ill need to have an pop. thanks
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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understabfing cincern

As per your query you have small whole on the upper gum when diagnosed with periodontitis . Well the symptoms you mention in query are probably due to gingivitis , periodontal pocket formation or periodontitis . Gingivitis sometimes create hole in gums . Well gingivitis can occur due to many reasons like food entrapment in sulcus , plaque formation and most common poor oral hygiene . If there is hole in your gums you should consult dentist without any delay , because if gingivitis is left untreated then it will lead to another serious condition known as periodontitis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis ( scaling and curettage )and may prescribe antibiotic course . For now do warm saline rinses , maintain proper oral hygiene and antiseptic mouthwash rinses ( listerine ) . Doctor may also give graft in severe damage after proper oral prophylaxis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Hole On The Upper Gum When Diagnosed With Periodontitis?

hii understabfing cincern As per your query you have small whole on the upper gum when diagnosed with periodontitis . Well the symptoms you mention in query are probably due to gingivitis , periodontal pocket formation or periodontitis . Gingivitis sometimes create hole in gums . Well gingivitis can occur due to many reasons like food entrapment in sulcus , plaque formation and most common poor oral hygiene . If there is hole in your gums you should consult dentist without any delay , because if gingivitis is left untreated then it will lead to another serious condition known as periodontitis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis ( scaling and curettage )and may prescribe antibiotic course . For now do warm saline rinses , maintain proper oral hygiene and antiseptic mouthwash rinses ( listerine ) . Doctor may also give graft in severe damage after proper oral prophylaxis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari