Question 1

i have a piece of gum hanging from the front of my tooth after i cut it while flossing about 2 years ago. it is not going down and it is still rising?

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Gum swelling?: Hello, without seeing a picture of how your gums look I would guess that you got something stuck inside your gums.  If you get bleeding now when you floss then it's very likely something is lodged underneath.  You can gently floss again now to see if you can dislodge anything or try to rinse with salt water focusing on the front area.  See a dentist if there is no improvement in a day or so.

Question 2

i have a piece of gum just hanging from my front tooth ever since i found out that i was pregnant it has been there, did i mention that was a year ago?

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See your dentist: Hanging gum tissue is not normal.

Question 3

my son has a piece of gum the size of a sweet pea hanging in the back of his mouth but he complains of pain?

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Doctor can evaluate: New throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or mild flu (antibiotics are not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away in a day or two (mainly to check for strep throat).

Question 4

hello, after a hockey fight my helmet visor awkwardly cut my gum bled, tiny piece of gum hanging on front tooth. leave it? or see a doc? will infect?

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Gum Trauma: If the trauma is limited to the gum tissue around the teeth, it will usually heal quickly without treatment. If the trauma is more invasive see a dentist for treatment. Take care.

Question 5

what is the piece of gum hanging out after getting wisdom teeth removal?

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Gum tag: It might be a piece of loose gum tissue, or perhaps something else.  See the dentist who removed the tooth for a follow-up visit, if not already scheduled.

Question 6

hi my daughter fell and she busted her gum on the top and theres a piece hanging . what should i do ?

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Observe: If you mean just inside the upper lip.This is a simple remnant of the upper frenulum. Essentially all kids eventually tear it and it heals over a period of weeks. The saliva contains germ suppressing agents so we rarely do much other than let the areas heal on their own.

Question 7

baby gums cut, bleeding little, piece hanging?

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Don't worry: No treatment needed - it will resolve on its own.  If concerned see your pediatrician or a pediatric dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

theres a piece of gums hanging out of one of my cavities what do i do?

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: Put down the computer. Pick up your phone. Call your Dentist immediately! Cavities are infections that gradually spread through circulatory system to other organ systems. There is no magic product, poultice, pill, app, video, OTC, mouthwash, or as-seen-on-TV that will cure dental infections.  The longer you delay, the bigger the infection gets, the more treatment costs.

Question 9

how come my gum is kind of hanging out in the front?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Gum tissue that is detached from your tooth is indicative of a periodontal problem. This needs to be evaluated by a local dentist. Please call for an appointment.

Question 10

if i have a piece of my gum hanging off my tooth, should i try and cut it off or leave it be?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Spotting after intercourse suggests bleeding from the cervix. The most common causes of this are STDs and cervical cancer. You need to be examined by a doc to know for sure what is causing this and to receive proper treatment.

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I have a piece of gum hanging from the front of my tooth after i cut it while flossing about 2 years ago. it is not going down and it is still rising?

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I have a piece of gum just hanging from my front tooth ever since i found out that i was pregnant it has been there, did i mention that was a year ago?

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My son has a piece of gum the size of a sweet pea hanging in the back of his mouth but he complains of pain?

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Hello, after a hockey fight my helmet visor awkwardly cut my gum bled, tiny piece of gum hanging on front tooth. leave it? or see a doc? will infect?

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What is the piece of gum hanging out after getting wisdom teeth removal?

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Hi my daughter fell and she busted her gum on the top and theres a piece hanging . what should i do ?

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Baby gums cut, bleeding little, piece hanging?

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Theres a piece of gums hanging out of one of my cavities what do i do?

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How come my gum is kind of hanging out in the front?

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If i have a piece of my gum hanging off my tooth, should i try and cut it off or leave it be?

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