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Question: Answer Please!.!.!.!?!!?
I wanted to know if this is a true abscess or not:

A few days ago, I accidentally bumped my upper gums with my toothbrush while brushing my teeth!. It left a small cut there, and I left it alone!.

Now, looking at it, I see a small white spot!. I'm worried that it might be an abscess, but I'm not sure!. I've posted this question before, and the general opinion was that it wasn't an abscess!.

It's a little swollen in that area, but really only hurts if I touch it!.

I also wanted to know if you always get a fever from this (if it's a true abscess)!.

Thanks!. And much appreciated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
What you have is actually called an Apthous Ulcer, which is caused by trauma to the gum tissue (from the brush ), or sometimes from very acidic foods, (lemonade, lemons ,limes, tomatoes!.) They can be painful and last for about a week, but will disappear!. It is unlikely you got an abcess from bumping with a toothbrush!. An abcess occurs when the nerve of a tooth is damaged, or from gum disease!. It usually swells slightly, and looks more like a pimple, which bursts, and then may re-appear!. You can get a nasty taste in your mouth from either of these conditions, but the ulcer will go away!. Try salt water rinsing, and maybe some Oragel, if it is painful!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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