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After I brush my teeth, about 30 minutes later, I get this guncky thick sticky white stretchy stuff on my cheeks, under my tongue. I use toothpaste with the ADA symbol on it. Just wondering what it is. If I use toothpaste without the ADA logo on it, I don't have this problem.

It might be pus due to an infection of teeth. Consult a dentist immediately. ...

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My dentiist says I will regain feeling in my tongue. Why is my tongue numb, will I get the feeling and taste back.

Permanent damage can happen only if there is severe tearing of the main nerve and in your case i do not feel so. so do not worry. As I told you earlier, it does takes a lot of time for healing, so kindly be patient. I know no amount of words will make you feel totally comfortable, but as a doctor we are pledged to tell you the truth no matter how good or bad it may sound. Whenever any doctor is administering anaesthesia, he has to follow particular landmark ...

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My three year old son had a fever since last wednesday off and on. His gums are swollen and breath is really bad. His gums are also bleeding and he doesnt want to eat or drink too much. I took him to a dr and a hospital and they said its viral. But i am concerned about his condition. Oh he also had a couple of blisters on his tongue.

Analgesics would do and keep him hydrated. He should be fine in a couple of days ...

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On monday i got a canker sore on the bottom left side of my mouth under my tongue next to my gums. Ive been using warm water with salt every day to kill it. Its getting better but now i have little tiny skin with white tips hanging from the bottom of my tongue that are sensitive. Is this because of the Canker sore? or is there something else going on?

Oral ulcers or apthae are common in the oral cavity induced by several reasons. Most commonly you would experience burning sensation in the mouth. If it asymptomatic, no medication is required. Do not use any salt as it would aggravate the lesion. Apthous ulcers are self limiting. ...

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I had a tooth surgically extracted Dec. 20th. It has felt like it has not healed properly. Five days ago I noticed the inside gum (under tongue) back from where the tooth was extracted had exposed bone and is extremely painful. I went back to the dentist today and she said it was not from the extraction, but was a mouth ulcer causing the bone to be exposed. She Rx'ed magic mouthwash and lortab 5mg. I have appt with oral surgeon on Thursday. I am concerned about she didn't give me antibiotics and the surgeon wont give any until consultation. Is this dangerous to have exposed bone? I have lupus and I don't know how this will affect me. Help

Its a complication that occurs after a traumatic extraction and what is known as dry socket. See your dental surgeon and ask for topical antibiotics. ...

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The dentist asked me if I had been sick or had a cough because I had blood blister looking bumps on the back of my tongue. I haven't been sick so now I am worried about it. The dentist didn't say anything further. They just look like little red bumps, almost like swollen taste buds. Should I worry? They don't hurt.

Keep under observation ...

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I woke up this morning and one of my teeth that I had a root canal done on years ago felt 'exposed' in the back by where my tongue is. The gum has always been a little higher there after the accident but this is more than usual. I got a mirror and looked and it looks like there's a hole in my gum behind that tooth. The gums that are there are above the hole are swollen. It doesn't really hurt unless I push on the swollen gingiva with my tongue. What should I do?

Consult your dentist and get a tooth x-ray done to learn the nature of problem. ...

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So i got 5 teeth pulled as well as 2 root canals andthey put a temp bridge im on clyndamiacin for4 days but now its hard to breathe and my tongue is covered in thick yellow stuff please respond so i know if i should go to emergency room

it is quite a lot of work to get done in one go. and that too with limited antibiotic cover. are you on any pain killers? if problem persists you need to get it checked. ...

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Hi, I have a severely cut tongue and I have developed black spots. It's hurts and I can't eat anything that has chilli or spices. It gets red and inflamed. What am I dealing with. Please help

Hi, A sore tongue is a source of discomfort in speaking,eating and it draws your attention all the time. A severe cut is definitely going to hurt a lot specially with chillies, spices and hot food. Ulcer on the tongue can be due to poor oral hygiene or badly fitted teeth. You may improve or pay attention to your oral hygiene,including brushing,mouth washing ,repairing of teeth and maintaining adequate vitamin b complex. Local application of mouth paints are quite helpful. An antibiotic is quit ...

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