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I just noticed my 2 year old has a small red bump behind her top front teeth what could this be i can't get her in to see the dr till monday.
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Painful?: If she is not in any pain - or very little - don't worry. It may be nothing at all but normal gum tissue. Monday is not going to be too long to have a professional take a look. If there is any discomfort you might try icy cold or salty warm water and ask her if either feels good. Make a game of it and relax. She's lucky to have a parent who cares. Best!
Answered 5/3/2014
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Bump: If it's in the midline, directly behind the two upper front teeth, it's a normal structure called the Incisive Papilla. If located anywhere else, schedule an examination visit with your child's Dentist or Pediatric Dental Specialist. By Age 2 your child should have seen the Dentist 2 or 3 times already, and comparison can be made to baseline.
Answered 10/27/2019
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