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What Could A Small Red Line Around A Tooth On The Gum Indicate?

So i have a small red line around one tooth of my gum. I dip and have never put it in the spot before and it wasnt there yesterday or this morning. I put a dip in for 45 minutes in that one spot and its swollen just a little bit. But it doesnt hurt at all. I swished with salt water and did the usual. What does it mean?
Wed, 23 Mar 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 explanation of the symptoms it indicates that due to placing of the dip there has been chemical injury to the mucosa in that area leading to inflammation and swelling and redness are signs of inflammation..

The friction cause by the dip as well as the chemicals releases stayed in contact with the gum mucosa and caused its irritation and inflammation..

You should avoid placing the dip not only in this area but also anywhere else in mouth as it can cause even serious diseases like Oral Cancer..

For the inflamed gum you can do cold water rinses as well as saline gargles..
Apply Chlorohexidine containing Oral ointment or paste gently over it..
Avoid spicy and hot foods to prevent irritation to that area..
Maintain a good Oral hygiene and use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth..
It will resolve in less than a week but if there is pain and if the swelling increase consult a dentist to get evaluated for the possible cause of it..

Hope this information helps.

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Could A Small Red Line Around A Tooth On The Gum Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain and explanation of the symptoms it indicates that due to placing of the dip there has been chemical injury to the mucosa in that area leading to inflammation and swelling and redness are signs of inflammation.. The friction cause by the dip as well as the chemicals releases stayed in contact with the gum mucosa and caused its irritation and inflammation.. You should avoid placing the dip not only in this area but also anywhere else in mouth as it can cause even serious diseases like Oral Cancer.. For the inflamed gum you can do cold water rinses as well as saline gargles.. Apply Chlorohexidine containing Oral ointment or paste gently over it.. Avoid spicy and hot foods to prevent irritation to that area.. Maintain a good Oral hygiene and use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth.. It will resolve in less than a week but if there is pain and if the swelling increase consult a dentist to get evaluated for the possible cause of it.. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..