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Hi my daughter fell and she busted her gum on the top and theres a piece hanging . what should i do ?
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Observe: If you mean just inside the upper lip.This is a simple remnant of the upper frenulum. Essentially all kids eventually tear it and it heals over a period of weeks. The saliva contains germ suppressing agents so we rarely do much other than let the areas heal on their own.
Answered 10/24/2017
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