My daughter has a flap of skin that is covering one of her back molars,ideas any!
Question: The term for this is "retromolar flap". These are common and sometimes go away on their own. If it does not, it is worth removing because it can trap plaque and food which will cause decay and gum/periodontal problems. Removing the flap is very easy and is done in the office with freezing. Very minor discomfort afterwards. Healing time is extremely rapid because soft tissues in the mouth heal quickly, AND, the incision is small.
Answers: The term for this is "retromolar flap". These are common and sometimes go away on their own. If it does not, it is worth removing because it can trap plaque and food which will cause decay and gum/periodontal problems. Removing the flap is very easy and is done in the office with freezing. Very minor discomfort afterwards. Healing time is extremely rapid because soft tissues in the mouth heal quickly, AND, the incision is small.
I had the EXACT same thing. It goes away after a couple months. Don't worry!
Dentist visit????
Health buff has this one!! Just to add, this is nothing abnormal, that flap of skin is always developmentally there, but usually the tooth breaks through it during eruption. In your daughters case, it just needs a little help. Good Luck!!
My sister had that! Only it was on her front tooth. It is not that big of a deal, but go see a dentist. I actually got to watch the procedure, and it is really simple. The dentist cut a little incision on the gum like a football then removed it, and the gum just kinda slided back. It sounds gross and painful, but my little sister, who is a crybaby, was completely fine. The Dentist will surely help!