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im 25 yr 0ld male and ever since i can remember i have had my gum right bel0w my b0tt0m left fang shaped tooth a little bit bigger...never b0thered me 0r hurt..until recently it has g0tten bigger and actually gr0wn higher than my tooth on the front and back of my tooth..it also hurts to take bites like out of apples annthing that presses down on it..can somone explain to me what this is..when i touch it it dosnt hurt..its like a mass it isnt discolored or anything.
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Hi Michael
Most gum swellings are caused by gum disease (irritation and inflammation of the gum by plaque and calculus) and resolve with good hygiene and scaling. Sometimes surgery is necessary. Please arrange to see your dentist for an opinion. If it is felt necessary, an excision of the swollen gum (biopsy) would remove the excess tissue. This will not only make you comfortable when biting together but also allow the diagnosis to be confirmed by histological examination. Please see your dentist. Best wishes Vinod :coffee: Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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thank you very much dr. Vinod...but ive always brushed my teeth at least twice a day and used mouthwash..i als0 failed to menti0n that ab0t 3 m0nths ag0 i had a r00t canal d0ne and the dentist didnt know what it was..she wanted to send me to a patholigist or somthing but after the root canal i couldnt afford to go and 2 years befor that i had to see the dentist again and he didnt say anything about it...what i am really hoping is that and i am terribly afraid of it might be some sort of oral cancer..can you tell me if it is common and the worse case senario?
thanks Michael |
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Hi Michael
Your dentist has already advised you to get it seen to :alert: ! Why are you hanging about wasting time :banghead: , making excuses for not getting it seen to? Closing your eyes and avoiding a proper diagnosis will makes matters worse :bomb: , if it is something serious. So, GET IT SEEN TO. Hope all turns out well. Keep us informed. Best wishes Vinod :coffee: Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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quote:Hi all If Michael can't afford to go see the patholigist, what should he do? Is the situation different for Michael as he is in houston .tx? Krishan 
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Could Medicare or a Public Health programme be able to help Michael?
To be honest what little I know of the USA I doubt it, but maube some of American friends have suggestions for him |
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HI Have sent emails to my friends in the US to ask then about the situation and what he can do.
Paul |
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I sure do appreciate everyones help. It is good to know that there are alot of good people still in the world ,ill keep you posted.
Michael Houston,Texas |
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