Re: Small gum injury, need advice

skunker@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hey everyone,
I am probably making a big deal about nothing, but I wanted to post
my issue here on the group before going to the dentist, if need be.

I was brushing my teeth about 5-7 days ago and lost traction of my
toothbrush and ended up cutting a small area on my gum just below my
lower left Canine tooth. The cut is a little less than 1/3 of an inch
and is a white area. It looks like a canker sore, sans the red border.

Is there something I can purchase at a drug store that can help heal
the laceration? Everytime I eat or drink, I get a severe burning
sensation from the injury.

Thanks for any advice on the best method to get this thing healed.



Try Orabase--sticky intraoral bandage, will protect it while eating. Zilactin is another choice. Non-prescription.

Steve

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Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001
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