Small gum injury, need advice

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skunker@gmail.com - 10 Jul 2006 23:05 GMT

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.

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Mark & Steven Bornfeld - 10 Jul 2006 23:26 GMT

> Hey everyone,
> I am probably making a big deal about nothing, but I wanted to post
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> 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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Joel344 - 11 Jul 2006 02:06 GMT

Sometimes it heals faster if you put some spit
on it ....... you know natural antibiotics and all ...
wait. Nevermind that

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Joel34

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skunker@gmail.com - 11 Jul 2006 02:42 GMT

> Sometimes it heals faster if you put some spit
> on it ....... you know natural antibiotics and all ...
> wait. Nevermind that.
>
> --
> Joel344

Hehe, true. I've already waited a couple of days and I noticed that it
did not change any. So, I went out and bought some of that oralbase
that was suggested. So far working wonders. Thanks!

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Jacob - 11 Jul 2006 13:25 GMT

That's surprising! Generally mouth lesions heal up VERY quickly, and if
it's still there after a couple of days and not getting ANY better, I wonder
if there's more to this than you originally thought. Of course the healing
rate is affected by your age/general health. Are you diabetic? What's your
age?

>> Sometimes it heals faster if you put some spit
>> on it ....... you know natural antibiotics and all ...
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> did not change any. So, I went out and bought some of that oralbase
> that was suggested. So far working wonders. Thanks!

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skunker@gmail.com - 13 Jul 2006 05:09 GMT

> That's surprising! Generally mouth lesions heal up VERY quickly, and if
> it's still there after a couple of days and not getting ANY better, I wonder
> if there's more to this than you originally thought. Of course the healing
> rate is affected by your age/general health. Are you diabetic? What's your
> age?

Hi Jacob,
Well, I think it's getting a little better now. I don't know why it's
taking so long. I think I could see the bone through the skin, but it's
a white area. Still burns when I eat, but it appears to be healing a
bit better now.

My health/age: I am 25, not diabetic, fit...170lb...5' 10" clean diet,
etc.

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Jacob - 15 Jul 2006 22:57 GMT

Is the area healed up completely now? It should be. If not, you should see
a dentist.

>> That's surprising! Generally mouth lesions heal up VERY quickly, and if
>> it's still there after a couple of days and not getting ANY better, I
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> My health/age: I am 25, not diabetic, fit...170lb...5' 10" clean diet,
> etc.

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