I just noticed a bright red spot above my canine. It looks like it might be a little pithed. It wasn't there yesterday and I don't recall that I injured myself with a toothbrush. What could this be? How long should I wait to see if it clears up on its own or to seek medical attention? I'm a 38 yr old female smoker that ironically is in good physical health and eats well.
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot above the canine over the mucosa could be a traumatic ulcer secondary to injury by tooth brush or any food items. The other possible cause could be stress resulting in aphthous ulcer formation. Nothing to be panic. If it is a traumatic ulcer or aphthous ulcer it will heal in 7 days time. If it is traumatic ulcer or herpetic ulcer, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food. If it is aphthous ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. Do saline gargling I hope my answer will help you, take care.
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot above the canine over the mucosa could be a traumatic ulcer secondary to injury by tooth brush or any food items. The other possible cause could be stress resulting in aphthous ulcer formation. Nothing to be panic. If it is a traumatic ulcer or aphthous ulcer it will heal in 7 days time. If it is traumatic ulcer or herpetic ulcer, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food. If it is aphthous ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. Do saline gargling I hope my answer will help you, take care.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
You found this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Is The Red Spot Above My Canine Tooth?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot above the canine over the mucosa could be a traumatic ulcer secondary to injury by tooth brush or any food items. The other possible cause could be stress resulting in aphthous ulcer formation. Nothing to be panic. If it is a traumatic ulcer or aphthous ulcer it will heal in 7 days time. If it is traumatic ulcer or herpetic ulcer, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food. If it is aphthous ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. Do saline gargling I hope my answer will help you, take care.