White patch on gum

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White patch on gum

Asked for Female, 42 Years

My daughter is 10 years old. She brush her teeth herself . I noticed the white thing above my kids milk teeth. What is it ?? Is it normal or what steps need to be taken

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Dr. Inavolu Shamini

Dentist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hello Looks like infection of the tooth please consult the dentist for physical examination and diagnosis

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Dr. Bhargav R Gutha Dentist 21 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhargav R Gutha

Dentist 21 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Female patient 10yrs old upon review has been presented herewith white growth in vestibulo alveolar region as complained from her mother. Full mouth review with photographs Midline Curve of spee Caries Stains, plaque, calculus Constricted arches? Bite? Xrays and casts -your complaint needs to be evaluated with xray as appears new tooth not in line of eruption Requires multiple lines and interdisciplinary approach for this patient to be treated in a clinical care - Full mouth review Restorations and extractions? Oral prohylaxis Orthodontic treatment Oral surgical for ortho?