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Small gum injury, need advice
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| skunker@gmail.com 2006-07-10, 9:22 pm |
| Hey everyone,
I am probably making a big deal about nothing, but I wanted to post
my issue here on the group before going to the dentist, if need be.
I was brushing my teeth about 5-7 days ago and lost traction of my
toothbrush and ended up cutting a small area on my gum just below my
lower left Canine tooth. The cut is a little less than 1/3 of an inch
and is a white area. It looks like a canker sore, sans the red border.
Is there something I can purchase at a drug store that can help heal
the laceration? Everytime I eat or drink, I get a severe burning
sensation from the injury.
Thanks for any advice on the best method to get this thing healed.
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| Mark & Steven Bornfeld 2006-07-10, 9:22 pm |
| skunker@gmail.com wrote:
> Hey everyone,
> I am probably making a big deal about nothing, but I wanted to post
> my issue here on the group before going to the dentist, if need be.
>
> I was brushing my teeth about 5-7 days ago and lost traction of my
> toothbrush and ended up cutting a small area on my gum just below my
> lower left Canine tooth. The cut is a little less than 1/3 of an inch
> and is a white area. It looks like a canker sore, sans the red border.
>
> Is there something I can purchase at a drug store that can help heal
> the laceration? Everytime I eat or drink, I get a severe burning
> sensation from the injury.
>
> Thanks for any advice on the best method to get this thing healed.
>
Try Orabase--sticky intraoral bandage, will protect it while eating.
Zilactin is another choice. Non-prescription.
Steve
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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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| skunker@gmail.com 2006-07-10, 9:22 pm |
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Joel344 wrote:
> Sometimes it heals faster if you put some spit
> on it ....... you know natural antibiotics and all ...
> wait. Nevermind that.
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> Joel344
Hehe, true. I've already waited a couple of days and I noticed that it
did not change any. So, I went out and bought some of that oralbase
that was suggested. So far working wonders. Thanks!
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| That's surprising! Generally mouth lesions heal up VERY quickly, and if
it's still there after a couple of days and not getting ANY better, I wonder
if there's more to this than you originally thought. Of course the healing
rate is affected by your age/general health. Are you diabetic? What's your
age?
<skunker@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Joel344 wrote:
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> Hehe, true. I've already waited a couple of days and I noticed that it
> did not change any. So, I went out and bought some of that oralbase
> that was suggested. So far working wonders. Thanks!
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| skunker@gmail.com 2006-07-13, 2:23 am |
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Jacob wrote:
> That's surprising! Generally mouth lesions heal up VERY quickly, and if
> it's still there after a couple of days and not getting ANY better, I wonder
> if there's more to this than you originally thought. Of course the healing
> rate is affected by your age/general health. Are you diabetic? What's your
> age?
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Hi Jacob,
Well, I think it's getting a little better now. I don't know why it's
taking so long. I think I could see the bone through the skin, but it's
a white area. Still burns when I eat, but it appears to be healing a
bit better now.
My health/age: I am 25, not diabetic, fit...170lb...5' 10" clean diet,
etc.
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| Is the area healed up completely now? It should be. If not, you should see
a dentist.
<skunker@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Jacob wrote:
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> Hi Jacob,
> Well, I think it's getting a little better now. I don't know why it's
> taking so long. I think I could see the bone through the skin, but it's
> a white area. Still burns when I eat, but it appears to be healing a
> bit better now.
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> My health/age: I am 25, not diabetic, fit...170lb...5' 10" clean diet,
> etc.
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