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Which Blood Test Should I Undergo For Knowing The Reason For Slow Healing Of Gums?

Hi, my Dentist is concerned I may need a blood test, as the healing in my gums is slow. Can you please advise which blood test I should ask my doctor for, as I realise there are hundreds of different screenings.



Thank you very much,

Eithne O'Toole
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
As you are mentioning that there is delay in healing of gums, it can be possible that you are diabetic.
Better you go for complete blood haemogram or complete blood picture as will give you the diagnosis.
Hope it will help you.
Regards
Dr. Dipti Singh
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Which Blood Test Should I Undergo For Knowing The Reason For Slow Healing Of Gums?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. As you are mentioning that there is delay in healing of gums, it can be possible that you are diabetic. Better you go for complete blood haemogram or complete blood picture as will give you the diagnosis. Hope it will help you. Regards Dr. Dipti Singh