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What is a yellowish sag in the gums of a 13-month-old?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My daughter is 13 months old. I just noticed a big yellowish sag at the place of her first molar gum. I am very worried.

Please help.

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You should put your finger inside her mouth and check if it is moving or if it has fluid-filled inside the swelling. We need to first confirm whether it is any foreign body. I mean like anything that sticks in her mouth, so put your finger and manually touch it to see if it is moving. If it is a water-filled swelling, then it can be a cyst, which needs to be removed. Did she eat anything unusual or something that might have injured her mouth? You should visit a pedodontist (child specialist) soon for a physical evaluation.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

When I touched it, I got to know that it was some foreign object. Thank you very much and I am sorry for my panic reaction.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Naveen Thomas is an expert in Dentistry. He is experienced and well-versed in all treatment modalities of Dentistry.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 10, 2016
Reviewed At September 30, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Naveen Thomas is an expert in Dentistry. He is experienced and well-versed in all treatment modalities of Dentistry.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Infant Gum Yellow Sag & Teething Companion

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A yellowish sag on your infant's gum can be concerning. This section helps you understand what it might be and what steps you can take.

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Gum
Sag

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Common
Causes

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Home
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Specialist
Visit

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Foreign
Objects

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Oral
Cysts

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Dr. Naveen Thomas

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Naveen Thomas is an expert in Dentistry. He is experienced and well-versed in all treatment modalities of Dentistry.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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