Question 1

i have red, raw-feeling spots on gums and inside of my cheeks. white sores, too. pain is gradually worse. should i be seen very soon? by whom?

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Aphthous ulcer: It's most likely a canker sore.  It is painful, I get them sometimes when I eat acidic foods.  You can put some oil of clove on it to numb it.  It will burn a bit when you put it on but will go away within a few minutes.  If your dentist has a soft tissue laser that can also help with the healing process.  It should go away in about a week.  Hope this helps!!!

Question 2

is  some redness on  the gums normal for a while after tooth extraction?  i have no pain, just some red spots.

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Normal post-op: Erythema (red nessof the tissue) is one of the normal cardinal signs of inflammation that occur after a procedure, such as an extraction. 
If pain, swelling or fever occur, consult the treating dentist.

Question 3

i have a white spot on gum above tooth no redness or pain and i also have a sore throat. what could it be?

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See below: Could be totally unrelated, see your dentist for a definitive diagnosis, if not dentally related will be referred to your MD.

Question 4

what are the littlle red spots o my gums?

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Could be: Normal pigmentation. If they have just appeared as opposed to you just noticing them there are a number of causes like allergy, oral  fungal infections or even petchie from a low blood count. See your dentist and if not satisfied see your md.

Question 5

i have lil red spots on my upper gums do u no what it could be?

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Many Possibilities: Ranging from completely benign to worrisome. Get it evaluated by a dentist asap and be prepared for a possible re-evaluation later.

Question 6

i have 2 red spots on my gums and i'm not sure what they are, i have had them for a few months they are not painful?

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Too numerous: Red spots on gums can be from one of many causes, too numerous to discuss in this brief forum.  Any red or white gum lesions, especially they don't disappear in a week to 10 days, should be examined by your General Dentist, a Periodontist, oranOral Surgeon.  Please don't wait, call now.

Question 7

what is this bump with red spots on my gums?

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Gums-tooth abscess: This infection will not resolve on its own with home care. The most common type of dental abscess is a tooth, and the second most common is a gum or combination of both tooth-gum abscess. In order to get appropriate treatment it is important to know the underlying cause for this infection. Rec.: see your dentist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment.

Question 8

bright red spots on gum that grew over hole after dry socket no pain at all is this normal. gum not all the way healed had it donr feb 4th need help.

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Sounds ok: Since you are not having any pain, it sound like you are healing fine. I wouldn't worry about any spots unless they get painful or inflamed. It takes months for the extraction area to completely heal over. See your dentist if you still have concerns.

Question 9

my soft palate is itchy, came after i ate a lot of chewing gums. and now its got red spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Allergy or other?: It originally sounded to me like your palate was irritated by or allergic to some ingredient or ingredients in the chewing gums. However, your question is somewhat unclear. If this situation has persisted for months, even without you continuing to use these gums, there are a number of other things it could be. It needs to be evaluated in person by a dentist or physician.

Question 10

i just noticed several red spots on my gums underneath my tooth. the one that's closed to the tooth is bigger than the others. it hurts a little?

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Probably: a series of cold sores  however i would check with my dentist first. Cold sores take 7-10 days to go away and can be painful.

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Red raw spots on gums

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I have red, raw-feeling spots on gums and inside of my cheeks. white sores, too. pain is gradually worse. should i be seen very soon? by whom?

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Is some redness on the gums normal for a while after tooth extraction? i have no pain, just some red spots.

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I have a white spot on gum above tooth no redness or pain and i also have a sore throat. what could it be?

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What are the littlle red spots o my gums?

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I have lil red spots on my upper gums do u no what it could be?

A member asked:

I have 2 red spots on my gums and i'm not sure what they are, i have had them for a few months they are not painful?

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What is this bump with red spots on my gums?

A member asked:

Bright red spots on gum that grew over hole after dry socket no pain at all is this normal. gum not all the way healed had it donr feb 4th need help.

A member asked:

My soft palate is itchy, came after i ate a lot of chewing gums. and now its got red spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago?

A member asked:

I just noticed several red spots on my gums underneath my tooth. the one that's closed to the tooth is bigger than the others. it hurts a little?

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