it looks alot like a canker sore but i dont think those develope on the gums..or atleast not that i'm aware. Anyways some additional details are that I had braces and i got them off a week ago. I use Listerine Whitening Mouthwash (appropriate amount and appropriate time it says to use).
Can anyone help me?!
2007-02-22 12:01:52 · 6 answers · asked by bubblicious fun 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It's most probably an ulcer. These usually result from a slight tearing of the skin - maybe your dentist caught your gum when the braces were removed or it could even be as simple as a piece of toast catching you when you were eating. They hurt but aren't anything to worry about - try to stay off really acidic stuff as it can make them worse but just leave it be and it should clear up on it's own in a week or so.
2007-02-22 12:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an ulcer. Use warm water as mouthwash, and it should go away. It can be a caker sore. They can develop on the gums. My daughter had a lot on her gums one time. We had to go to the dentist, because it hurt her to eat. Good Luck!
2007-02-23 16:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by yahoo user 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay off the Listerine and rinse with salt water (1tsp salt in 1 cup of warm water) If it doesn't heal in about a couple of weeks go see a
Dentist
2007-02-22 23:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by rppj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably an ulcer. Make up some warm salty water and use as a mouth wash. It should help get rid of it
2007-02-22 20:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by foodychick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had them. They are small, white and pussy. Just take a Q-tip and remove it. It should be anything worth fretting about.
2007-02-22 20:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by puffycloud7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm it could be from the braces...but it could be one of those gawrsh darm cancer sores and they hurt for at least 1 week
2007-02-22 20:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋