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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / March 2006Gum Swelling
I have for much of my life anyway, what you would call larger than normal gums, but only from my very back tooth and back behind that. none of the swelling occurs around any tooth except that very back one and on both sides. I have regular 6 month office visits so I don't believe it to be from decay or anything. Every time I go in they say "you have swelling back here" and I say "yes, I know, it's been that way ever since I can remember". I'm 31 now, but I had it removed in college only to have it grow back. Is there someone out there that can give me an idea what this is? I have allergies to outdoor stuff mostly; could it be that? Any help is greatly appreciated. > I have for much of my life anyway, what you would call larger than > normal gums, but only from my very back tooth and back behind that. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > have allergies to outdoor stuff mostly; could it be that? Any help is > greatly appreciated. Are the wisdom teeth present? This sounds like pericoronitis. There are some conditions and medications that can cause overgrowth of the gum, but generally not behind the rear molar. If you have an impacted or partially impacted tooth, the gum tissue can get inflamed and swollen. Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 I had my wisdom teeth removed. Also, keep in mind that this is behind the teeth on both sides on the bottom only. I know when I was a kid, they wanted to remove my tonsils but my mom wouldn't let them. Could that be related? Your help is greatly appreciated. > I had my wisdom teeth removed. Also, keep in mind that this is behind > the teeth on both sides on the bottom only. I know when I was a kid, > they wanted to remove my tonsils but my mom wouldn't let them. Could > that be related? Your help is greatly appreciated. Can't say for sure of course, but I rather doubt it. Should make sure there isn't a periodontal problem causing the swelling. Steve Sounds kinda normal from here ...... Joel MarkK Wrote: > I had my wisdom teeth removed. Also, keep in mind that this is behind > the teeth on both sides on the bottom only. I know when I was a kid, > they wanted to remove my tonsils but my mom wouldn't let them. Could > that be related? Your help is greatly appreciated -- Joel34 |
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