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Dental gum growth tissue
My mother, age 45, has been complaining of swelling in her gum for about one month. We visited a dentist, and he said there is some extra tissue growth with color change on the gum. She has no history of tobacco, smoking, gutka, or alcohol use, and there is no ulcer or bleeding.
The dentist prescribed antibiotics and a cream for now. He also mentioned that if it does not improve, he may remove the tissue and send it for biopsy. Because of this, we are very worried and would like proper evaluation and guidance.
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First we need to knownis she under any medication hypertension or fitz or if there is some change in pms cycles.. Also improper oral hygiene can be a region .
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lrovide proper medical history a d contijue mediacines after which it will be checked again further planned
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proper examination amd medical history
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Hey hi, please don't worry or get scared about the word "biopsy."
Since there is no history of tobacco or smoking, and no ulcer or bleeding, this extra tissue growth is most likely just a harmless, benign swelling (like an epulis or inflammatory hyperplasia). These frequently happen due to minor local irritation, like sharp tooth edges or food lodgement.
A biopsy is just a routine, standard dental habit to double-check the exact tissue type before clearing it completely.
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Complete the antibiotic course as prescribed by your dentist. If the swelling doesn't reduce, getting it safely removed and tested is a very simple, routine procedure.
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Just Maintain clean oral hygiene.
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Due to biopsy we'll get to what exactly that tissue growth is of and likewise treatment can be done
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Better to go for biopsy as suggested by the doctor to know the exact reason
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