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What Could The Flap Of Skin Hanging From Molar Be?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My daughter has a flap of skin hanging over her 2 year molar that just came through. It doesn't seem to bother her but it looks a bit gross. Will this fall off on its own or does she need to see a dentist/doctor?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Dentist 's  Response
Hello,
This is a very common situation for newly erruptd teeth to experience a flap of tissue while in the early stages of eruption. Rinse the area vigorously and try to keep it clean. Take a soft toothbrush and massage the tissue. This increases blood circulation and firmness. Try to be careful to not let food get caught under the tissue. She may have bitten the gum area and caused slight trauma, but do not worry. As long as the tooth has enough room to errupt, this will resolve. Only if there is swelling with increased pain, would you need a dentsit to assist by cleaning out the tissue and prescribing antibiotics. For slight soreness, take some anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. There are gels with benzocaine available to apply to sore tissue as well.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope the area improve with my suggestions and will appear better soon.
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Dentist Dr. Dr. Rohit S Menon's  Response
hellooo...read thru ur query...i must say that if its not causing problems like pain or infection to her then its nothing to be cared now...usually it falls off by itself..but in future if if it creates problem(pain/infection) for her then might have to go to a pedodontist and get it excised...so dont worry...hope ur benefitted something by this reply..have a healthy day!!!
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What Could The Flap Of Skin Hanging From Molar Be?

Hello, This is a very common situation for newly erruptd teeth to experience a flap of tissue while in the early stages of eruption. Rinse the area vigorously and try to keep it clean. Take a soft toothbrush and massage the tissue. This increases blood circulation and firmness. Try to be careful to not let food get caught under the tissue. She may have bitten the gum area and caused slight trauma, but do not worry. As long as the tooth has enough room to errupt, this will resolve. Only if there is swelling with increased pain, would you need a dentsit to assist by cleaning out the tissue and prescribing antibiotics. For slight soreness, take some anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. There are gels with benzocaine available to apply to sore tissue as well. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope the area improve with my suggestions and will appear better soon.