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MumOfBoys1985
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I am really panicking. My 7 year old has said this morning that his gum is sore. He has autism and gets very anxious. He hasnt mentioned sore gums or toothache at all until we were about to leave for school this morning. I brush his teeth twice a day with an electric toothbrush, he doesnt eat too many sugary things each day - because of his autism he is very rigid in what he eats and when. He hasnt complained of pain or discomfort when biting, no facial swelling, hasnt complained of pain when having teeth brushed, not being woken at night with pain etc. No sensitivity to hot or cold - he has an ice lolly every night after his dinner (as part of his routine) and hasnt complained of pain or discomfort. However I have had a look at his gum where he has the sore bit and It looks sore. He did have a little gingerbread man yesterday which was very hard to bite and I wonder if he's scratched the gum perhaps. However, I am absolutely panicking its an abscess. Do I need to get him an emergency appointment at the dentist?
The picture isn't great quality, when he comes home from school I can get another if need be. Im just absolutely terrified.
Thanks in advance
The picture isn't great quality, when he comes home from school I can get another if need be. Im just absolutely terrified.
Thanks in advance