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What Does An Ulcer In The Lower Gum Indicate?

I have recently began noticing an ulcer like bubble at base of front teeth, causing pain of teeth, wearing cpap mask is adding to pain. It's been a couple weeks now. Never had problem like this before. I have had recent problems with gall bladder, having removed Tuesday. Can issue be related?
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Hello,

A bubble like an ulcer on the bottom gum can be due to abscess formation that can occur due to infection in any of the tooth. It can also be due to gum infection causing gum boil formation. For confirmation, a clinical examination and an x-ray have to be done.

If it is due to tooth infection, then either root canal treatment of the tooth or extraction has to be done. If it is due to gum infection, then deep scaling followed by antibiotics like Metronidazole can help. For now, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and apply Lidocaine gel over it.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does An Ulcer In The Lower Gum Indicate?

Hello, A bubble like an ulcer on the bottom gum can be due to abscess formation that can occur due to infection in any of the tooth. It can also be due to gum infection causing gum boil formation. For confirmation, a clinical examination and an x-ray have to be done. If it is due to tooth infection, then either root canal treatment of the tooth or extraction has to be done. If it is due to gum infection, then deep scaling followed by antibiotics like Metronidazole can help. For now, take painkillers like Ibuprofen and apply Lidocaine gel over it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora