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What Causes White Film Along The Lower Gums Of Teeth?

Hi, I have white film that is on the bottom row of gums that comes up once in a while. I was previously on a candida diet but stopped after I felt it was under control. I don't know that this is candida, or something else. There is a spot that hurts but isn't white or anything. Just this white slimy stuff that seems to gather around the bottom row of gums behind my lip. I can scrape it out, or even pull some of it out with my fingers. Never had this before.
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the white film over the gums that you are able to remove can be a thick layer of plaque and tartar and as the painful spot can be due to infection in that area of gums leading to Gingivitis..
It can also be due to fungal infection over the gums mucosa..

The plaque deposit also leads to infection due to bacterial accumulation in the gums that adheres with the plaque..

Nothing to worry, use an anti-microbial mouthwash to gargle and gargle with it twice a day..
Use a soft toothbrush and brush twice a day, once in morning and once at night.
Always gargle after breakfast and meals.
Do warm saline gargles.
Get scaling done every after 6 month..
Clean the layer if it comes..
In case if you do not find improvement consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes White Film Along The Lower Gums Of Teeth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the white film over the gums that you are able to remove can be a thick layer of plaque and tartar and as the painful spot can be due to infection in that area of gums leading to Gingivitis.. It can also be due to fungal infection over the gums mucosa.. The plaque deposit also leads to infection due to bacterial accumulation in the gums that adheres with the plaque.. Nothing to worry, use an anti-microbial mouthwash to gargle and gargle with it twice a day.. Use a soft toothbrush and brush twice a day, once in morning and once at night. Always gargle after breakfast and meals. Do warm saline gargles. Get scaling done every after 6 month.. Clean the layer if it comes.. In case if you do not find improvement consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.