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Mouth sores/cheek bite/gum flap
I accidentaly bitten my cheek and there was a mouth ulcer it increased and now the mouth ulcer is in both the side gum line and with pain in swallowing..but the gum flap or extra gum is coming between the bite everytime which is creating difficulty in eating along with mouth ulcer. Stomach inflammation is also there so mouth ukcer can be the result of that too. What to do. Attaching picture of that extra gum in side coming between the bite.
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It is due to wisdom tooth posteriorly biting your cheek between upper and lower last molars. Get it evaluated and if it keeps irritating for long get it treated appropriately with flap removal. Or appropriate treatment after x rays.
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Continue with saline water gargles till that. It will soothe the bite area. Or in severe pain you could use numbing oral gels for temporary relief.
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This is because of you wisdom tooth.This is a case of Pericoronitis ( Inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the crown of partially erupted tooth).
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Take x-ray to know there is no infection.
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Start with warm water salt gargling.
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I understand your concern. This is a case of PERICORONITIS. There is nothing to worry. It is very common around third molar region (around the last tooth). It happens due to lack of space for the tooth to erupt. In case of such swelling you should do frequent warm saline rinses, followed by every meal. If it doesn't subside please consult for further treatment options which includes flap removal &/ extraction of tooth and medication.
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Keep rinsing with warm water saline . Apply honey on ulcer twice a day . That extra gum flap needs to be removed sooners or laters.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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This is due to the wisdom tooth. It is called pericoronitis.
It is better to get the tooth extracted if it is causing a lot of issues
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Looks like the flap is formed because the wisdom tooth is not able to come out
You can do warm saline water rinses and also if not getting relief you will have to visit physically
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