Dentists, PLEASE HELP! What does this mouth sore look like?!
Question: Dentists, PLEASE HELP! What does this mouth sore look like.?
Ok, here is the story.
I developed this sore on the bottom left of my mouth on my gums about 2 weeks ago. It has not increased in size at all really since I first noticed it. It does not hurt AT ALL and never has. also, there is no pus coming out of it either.
I went to my doctor at the university health services at my university as my dentist is back at home. She told me that it looked like a benign sore, something called a granuloma that is fairly harmless, but would have to be removed by an oral surgeon. I have an appointment with my dentist next week when I go home for break, but I was wondering if any dentists out there could identify what they thought it looked like.? Are granulomas common, do you see them a lot.? Is that what this looks like.? If not, what does it look like to you.?.?
I know my dentist will probably be able to tell me for sure, but I want to know what to expect.
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I developed this sore on the bottom left of my mouth on my gums about 2 weeks ago. It has not increased in size at all really since I first noticed it. It does not hurt AT ALL and never has. also, there is no pus coming out of it either.
I went to my doctor at the university health services at my university as my dentist is back at home. She told me that it looked like a benign sore, something called a granuloma that is fairly harmless, but would have to be removed by an oral surgeon. I have an appointment with my dentist next week when I go home for break, but I was wondering if any dentists out there could identify what they thought it looked like.? Are granulomas common, do you see them a lot.? Is that what this looks like.? If not, what does it look like to you.?.?
I know my dentist will probably be able to tell me for sure, but I want to know what to expect.
Here are the pictures:
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Answers:
It looks a little like an abscess. Which is an infection from the tooth it is adjacent to. The only way to know for sure is to do some test including x-rays. Abscess can drain which makes it so it isn't uncomfortable. The only reason teeth that are abscessed are uncomfortable is because there is infection in the bone where your tooth is and since bone it hard when it tries to swell it hurts but if it continues to drain then it wont be that way because the infection has some where to go. When your tooth is abscessed there are only two options that can be done root canal which is the only way to save the tooth or extraction.Health Question & Answer
It looks like a fistula. You may need a root canal on the tooth. It is an unusual place for a granuloma. You should try to press on it to see i it drains.Health Question & Answer
thats an abscess, if left untreated you can have other health problems that can lead to death.Health Question & Answer
i had the same kind when i was little and it was filled with blood and i didnt get any surgery Health Question & Answer
OMFG! STD! OMG! Jk man you'll be alright.Health Question & Answer