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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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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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 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?

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> Joel344 wrote: 
>
> 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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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 wond
er
> if there's more to this than you originally thought.  Of course the healin
g
> rate is affected by your age/general health.  Are you diabetic?  What's yo
ur
> age?
>

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.

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> Jacob wrote: 
>
> 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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