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I cutted my upper ferenullum while brushing teeth from 7 days the pain is less than the first days but it didn't completely heal :( any help (worried)?
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See your dentist: In general it takes 5-9 days for most patients to heal from a frenellum trauma. It is has been 7 days, you should see your dentist for evaluation.
Answered 10/31/2014
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See Dentist: Will probably heal on its own. Concern is infection. Please see Dentist to make sure tissue is healing uneventfully.
Answered 10/17/2014
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