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What Might Be The Cause For The Loose Front Tooth And Purplish Bruise On The Gums?
Hello, my daughter has a loose front tooth (top) & recently I noticed a purple, almost bruise-like discoloration to her gums directly above the tooth. She complained of pain when I was brushing her teeth. No trauma to that area, that I am aware of.
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking the query,
Could be as a result of trauma if unnoticed, infection in the tooth or gums .
I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get a checkup done, take an IOPA radiograph of the region.
Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics.
Depending upon the diagnosis the treatment will be decided.
Take care!
Thanks for asking the query,
Could be as a result of trauma if unnoticed, infection in the tooth or gums .
I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get a checkup done, take an IOPA radiograph of the region.
Take a course of antibiotics and analgesics.
Depending upon the diagnosis the treatment will be decided.
Take care!
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