My 7 yr old daughter has a lump on her gum w/pus what do I do to treat it till mon.so we can c doc?
she is not in any pain but it is a big bump scary looking and I just seen it she doesnt have a fever...
2007-11-03 18:30:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It's probably just a small ulcer. If it's not painful to her, then I wouldn't bother it. You may do more harm than good. I'd leave that to the doctor on Monday. If it starts bothering her, you can get Ambesol from any CVS or Target. It numbs the gum so the sore isn't painful. She does need to watch what she eats - acidic things like soda and orange juice can be very painful on a mouth ulcer.
2007-11-03 18:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some camphophenique on it with a cotton swab. I don't know how to spell it; it sounds like this? It comes in a little green bottle. You can also use peroxide mouthwash. Bless her heart, I know it has to be sore. Ambalsol for teething/sore gums and teeth can be used to relieve the pain. Yes- salt is good; warm salt water for 10 min. every hour...
2007-11-03 18:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Debz Luvz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a dental abscess.
First aid is a hot compress, a
'warm as she can tolerate` used tea bag
is good, applied directly on the 'lump`.
She should see a dentist as soon as possible.
2007-11-03 21:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rinse her mouth with salt water every couple of hours, and don't let her have any juice or foods with a lot of acid (orange juice,ect,).
2007-11-03 18:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by jennypenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her rinse her mouth with warm salt water. make sure she just rinses and spits. It will make it go away
2007-11-03 18:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋