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My 4 yr old daughter has swollen gum just above her front tooth.i just noticed today its like a round ball.is it bcoz of poor brushing?

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DENTIST: A dental exam can determine if it is an abscess or an emerging tooth.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

May be infection: More info is needed... does the tooth have a cavity or a deep restoration? Did she ever traumatize the tooth? It needs to be looked at by a dentist to determine if treatment is necessary. Please make an appointment for her.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Arthur Apolinario answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe...: Lots of possible causes from infected gums, poor brushing, all the way to a tooth abscess or tooth coming in abnormally. See her dental specialist asap for a better, more specific answer...

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dental eval needed: Take your daughter to a dentist ASAP. We cannot diagnose her thru this forum. She needs to be seen by a dentist to determine what is going on and the best treatment. Poor brushing and a high sugar diet can be the cause of cavities. Give her a healthy diet and teach her to brush well.

Answered 6/30/2014

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