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Will Dogbite To The Gum Heal By Itself?

Hi my name is josue. I'm 15 year old and two weeks ago I went to the dentist the dentist said my teeth are in perfect condition. But today I have been playing with my dogs when my dog bit my mouth and it left a small hole in the lower front part of my gum and it ripped my gum and left a small hole and I was wondering if it would heal?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Read your query.

You have not mentioned whether your dogs are vaccinated for rabies.Usuallu dog bites are to be evaluated immediately.

I would advice you to better visit the emergency and have it evaluated.
If the skin is not much disturbed, or if there is a minimal abrasion present, watch out for signs of infection (pain, redness, warmth, swelling, and drainage of pus or fluid) before seeking medical care.

Keep the lesion clean to avoid infection.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Will Dogbite To The Gum Heal By Itself?

Thanks for using health Care Magic. Read your query. You have not mentioned whether your dogs are vaccinated for rabies.Usuallu dog bites are to be evaluated immediately. I would advice you to better visit the emergency and have it evaluated. If the skin is not much disturbed, or if there is a minimal abrasion present, watch out for signs of infection (pain, redness, warmth, swelling, and drainage of pus or fluid) before seeking medical care. Keep the lesion clean to avoid infection. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.