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My baby has a skin tag on his gum on lower right molar, the tag is loose off his gum. what is it, should i be concerned. is he in pain?
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Benign: let it fall off by itself- totally benign unless bleeding.
Answered 10/29/2020
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Gum tissue: Don't worry about this. It will r solve as your baby grows.
Answered 12/7/2020
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Not usually a prob: I would constantly monitor the area If the baby appears to have any pain, fever, etc., I would get to a Dr. just to be sure.
Answered 9/5/2017
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