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A 22-year-old female asked:
Hi, i have a small tender red spot in my mouth on my upper gums it's been lasting for 3 days now , should i go an see a doctor? what could this be?
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Dr. Charles Lockhartanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Many things: A tender red spot indicates inflammation or infection. It could be the result of a bone defect around a tooth, the beginning of a dental abscess, or a sliver of material caught under the gum. Best to have the area xrayed and diagnosed for the correct treatment.
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Dr. Neha Agrawalanswered
Internal Medicine 15 years experience
Aphthous ulcer: Without examination it is hard to tell but sounds like an aphthous ulcer.It should get better on its own in 2-4 days but if it does not then seek medical help
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Last updated Jul 21, 2014
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