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What Causes White Dots On The Gums?

hi im an 18 year old male and today in the morning when i woke up i was brushing my teeth and on my gums infront of one of my bottom teeth i saw exactly three white dots, whenever i talk or eat they dont hurt, they only seem to hurt when i press them, please help i try to take good care of myself and im nervous about what this might be.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hi,

White dots appearing overnight, with no other symptoms like fever/ malaise (i m assuming since you haven't mentioned any) seem to be indicatice of apthous ulcers/ canker sores. Though they are usually painful, it could be just the initial stage.

I would suggest you to do the following for the next 4-5 days:

1) Drink lot of fluids/ juices
2) Start with a multivitamin tablet/ Vitamin B formulation
3) Start warm saline mouth rinses 3-4 times daily
4) Apply Dentogel and hexigel topically (dont ingest)

Continue the same for 5 days and you should be fine.
Wish you good health. Regards.
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What Causes White Dots On The Gums?

Hi, White dots appearing overnight, with no other symptoms like fever/ malaise (i m assuming since you haven t mentioned any) seem to be indicatice of apthous ulcers/ canker sores. Though they are usually painful, it could be just the initial stage. I would suggest you to do the following for the next 4-5 days: 1) Drink lot of fluids/ juices 2) Start with a multivitamin tablet/ Vitamin B formulation 3) Start warm saline mouth rinses 3-4 times daily 4) Apply Dentogel and hexigel topically (dont ingest) Continue the same for 5 days and you should be fine. Wish you good health. Regards.