White canker type sore on gum with hole in middle beneath tooth/ gum line

[Blinc222]

Hello my 9 year old son has had this sore on his gum for 3 months now. Seen the dentist, too xray and showed no issues. The tooth seen above is baby tooth and adult tooth is right beneath it as was seen on xray.

Dentist was not sure what this could be however said the baby tooth could be removed to possibly release debris, infection etc

Tried salt water, bonjela but nothing removing it.

No other symptoms just irritation

Any idea what the cure could be thanks

 

[Dr M]

Looks like a possible apthous ulcer. They tend to resolve within 2 weeks. How long has it been present for?

 

[Blinc222]

Hi thanks for the reply, it’s been there for 3 months now

 

[Blinc222]

Looks like a possible apthous ulcer. They tend to resolve within 2 weeks. How long has it been present for?

Hi thanks for the reply, it’s been there for 3 months now

 

[Dr M]

Do you perhaps have any x-rays that you can share? Want to see the positioning of the permanent successor tooth.

 

[Blinc222]

Do you perhaps have any x-rays that you can share? Want to see the positioning of the permanent successor tooth.

Hi we don’t have the X-rays however the permanent tooth is right beneath the baby tooth. The baby tooth is very slightly loose but doesn’t seem like it’s going to come out very soon

 

[Dr M]

Based on the limited information, I would suggest removing the baby tooth and then observing if it heals.