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Traumatic ulcer on the posterior mucosa
Hi Ma'am/ Sir, Around 12 days back , i got fever , sore throat, cough and body pain ..the feber persisted for almost 5 days with cough and sore throat..i took azithromycin 3 day course , ( felt like i had covid symptoms ) but all the symptoms got subsided . I started getting swelling above my 3rd molar in the buccal mucosa on both sides since almost a week , have difficulty in swallowing on one side along with chewing and pain on eaiting solid food ..i showed to one of the doctors , who told its a traumatic ulcer above the mucosa of the 3rd molar and its deep and painful..along with gum swelling and asked to get all my third molars extracted.he also told to ask for second opinion .. The doubt i have is what can be the etiology of this ulcer ? Is it due to my third molar or can be some other etiology as well... Pls clarify ..i am going to show it again on tuesday but before that i just wanted to know the cause for this .whether it can be of serious concern ?
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Don't panic it's bcz of third molar and past 5 days u hav e fever may be that's why u got ulcers .... It can heal and no serious if it can't u consult me regarding this
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Whenever a tooth tries to erupt, the mucosa above it appears swollen and causes difficulty in chewing food. The burning sensation must be caused by the inflammation of your mucosa. Did you get any xray of your 3rd molars? The angulation of the 3rd molars must be checked. You need not be worried. It can be treated easily.
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Traumatic ulcer can be due to toothbrush injury,chronic cheek biting. Apply anesthetic gel at the affected area. For detailed instructions you can consult me
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