Gum injury, hole formed in the middle of the superior labial frenulum. Chances of bacterial infection?
Patient: hello? hey, i accidentally slid my gum down a wood and the wood slid up from the front of my teeth up to my gum towards the superior labial frenulum. Now, there s a hold in the middle of the superior labial frenulum. Will that cause any medical trouble? I m more concerned with a potential of infection from accumulation of bacteria might occur. Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM  This kind of injury with a foreign object requires prompt treatment to prevent infection. You need to consult a surgeon for clinical examination of the wound. If it is an open wound primary closure under local anaesthesia is needed followed by  course of antibiotics and analgesics. Since the wound is in the oral mucosa, it will heal up fast. So don't delay in visiting the surgeon.  Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal