My 16 month old has this small white sac looking thing hanging off of his gums. It looked like a tooth that just broke through the skin. I thought it was a tooth when I saw it a week and a half ago since it is right where his molars are and he is due for them. Then when I was checking for more teeth last night, i noticed that when he touched it with his tongue, it moved. I will be calling his doctor tomorrow when they open. But until then, has anyone else experienced something like this????
2006-10-12 14:14:14 · 6 answers · asked by Momin2005 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Is it soft? Does it move when you touch it? Maybe it's thrush.
2006-10-12 14:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a cold sore. Cold sores (caused by the herpes virus) happen at the edge of mucus membranes: The lips, the nose, the eyes, the genitals. Not deep inside the mouth. Perhaps Patrick was thinking canker sore?
Sounds like thrush.
2006-10-12 18:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine Blackthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an absess. I used to have one when I was growing up. The worst thing to do is pop it. That needs to be done by a professional because they are highly infectious. Good Luck and I am sure the dentist will help you tomorrow.
2006-10-12 14:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was little i remember getting that. I can't remember what it is called, but i know i had to go to the dentist. It did not ever hurt me or anything. I think they just gave me a prescription, and they might have drained it. Go to the dentist tomarrow, and do not stress.
2006-10-12 14:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like cold sores, or puss pockets.
2006-10-12 14:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO CLUE BUT IM GLAD TO HEAR YOU LL BE TAKING HIM IN TOMORROW. YOU RE A GOOD MOMMY.
2006-10-12 16:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋