What causes redness in gum?
Patient: i have hep c, about a year ago I noticed my gum turning red and a white film, my doctor told me I was alergic to whitening toothpaste which I had switched to, because of the hep c I have erthema nodosum and I am on minocycoline, my dentist said this med will help w/the gums, but its not, why Doctor: Thanks for your query. i have gone through your query. the redness in the gums could be because of gum infection secondary to deposits or it can be because of allergic stomatitis. consult a oral physician and rule out these two conditions. if it is because of gum infection then get the teeth cleaned. if it is allergic stomatitis change the tooth paste and apply topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide(0.1%). i hope my answer will help you. take care.