I HAVE A BIG BLISTER ON MY GUMs!!??


Question:
my gum scraped against my braces now after 3 days my gum got a HUGE BUBBLE. Its like when you accidentally bite your gum when you are eating a steak but this is 3 times bigger. its like your O on your keyboard. How do I heal it? Do I pop it like a pimple? IT HURTS

Answers:
I've had braces before myself, and I've had that happen to me. No, I would just wait it out and see if it heals on its own. Don't pop it, but I suggest putting bag balm on it. Maybe not the best of all options for inside your mouth, but bag balm helps heal anything usually. Even acne! All I can think of in addition is orajel? Maybe orajel is a better choice. Either way, don't pop it. It sounds minor like a canker sore when you bite your cheek while eating. Let it heal on its own. Mouth wounds any type usually do, unless they are stds or something of the like more serious, and when this is the case, they will disappear but likely come back. :) Good luck. And btw avoid corn on the cob. I was told u shouldn't eat corn-on the cob with braces, but you can eat corn still if you peel it off the cob with a knife or eat it out of a can.
When it opens up gargle mouthwash. Like Listerine. This will make it go away in a few days.

p.s. I never had braces so that has never happened to me. Good Luck.
rHi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years. DO NOT touch it. Start with very salty warm water rinses and call you Orthodontist to have this checked. You may need to use dental wax or have him adjust the braces. DON'T put your fingers in your mouth. They are dirty and can cause more issues. The salt water will help clean and heal and you will feel better after the 2-3 time. Do this every 3 hours until bed and make sure you see him first thing. You can also use extra strenght baby oragel to stop the pain now and be able to get a good nights sleep. I am in the US in NJ so I don't know where you are or what time it is. But this helps a lot and the gel will stop the pain right away. If you have any other questions, need help, please ask for me. Marie
just dont touch it and leave it alone it should heal on its own and rince ur mouth dont eat spicy or sour foods or u can buy antibacterial solution unless u think the cause is ur braces see ur dentist
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