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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Gum Pain
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Gum Pain
by dennis1735, Nov 02, 2006 12:00AM
I have noticed some redness and slight swelling on my gums above
where a tooth was extracted some time back.I have no pain except when I press down on it.Thanks
where a tooth was extracted some time back.I have no pain except when I press down on it.Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Nov 02, 2006 12:00AM
, Nov 02, 2006 12:00AM
It might be that you are traumatizing the tissue while eating. i would have it looked at by your dentist.
Member Comments (3)
by depoinfo, Nov 15, 2006 12:00AM
it could also be an absess (abscess), or perhaps a fragment of the wisdom tooth was left behind. have it x-rayed and checked out.
by robinnnnn, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
sequestrae...i ahve been researching this since i think this is what i have im my gum, the dentist told me at first that it was a ulcer now i can see a piece f bony object protruding thruthe gum. and i hope it is out soon.....
