Franz Weyandt DMD

Practicing since 1994

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Naperville, IL 60564
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Gum Pain: Possible Disease?

I'm not sure if this is normal looking or not but It's painful. The area on my gum above the tooth and just below the part of the gum that forms the crevice is very sore and causes pain even when I'm not touching it. It seems kind of sunken in and a sort of deep red color. I'm not sure if this is how it's supposed to look, but either way it's painful? Advice? Is it a gum disease, and if so will I need surgery?

Anonymous Patient

That appears to be an apthous ulcer or Canker sore. Usually pretty painful but self limiting to about 2 weeks. There oare over the counter options to numb the area and a few things your dentist can do to speed healing. If they have a laser, they can treat that in office and there is a prescription for a topical steroid that greatly assists healing. See your dentist for the best option for you

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