What to do if you have an oral bone spur

 The dental bone spurs are microscopic, pointed fragments of shattered bone that have moved away from the tissues around them and become embedded in the gums. Although entirely safe, these bone spicules are uncomfortable.

It could be a bone spur in your gums if you just had dental surgery and felt anything painful with your tongue or finger. Even though having a bone spur can be uncomfortable, is it necessary to go to the dentist if you have one? We're here to define a bone spur, explain why it forms, and discuss when it requires medical treatment.

What causes a bone spicule to stick out through your gums?

On top of the already-existing bone, growths known as bone spurs appear. Bone spicules, another name for dental bone spurs, are a little different since they are little pieces of broken-off bone. These bone fragments may develop on their own following a dental treatment, and when the body removes them, they may protrude through the nearby soft tissues. Bone spurs can also be caused by an infection, a sickness, or damage to the mouth or adjacent bones.

What is the result? Any stress or unevenness in your mouth, as well as the uncomfortable sensation of something sharp piercing your gums. If they feel something that resembles a loose tooth piece, some people may even become concerned.

Treatment

After getting X-rays, MRI scans, or other radiographic imaging, your dentist can evaluate if the problem is an oral lesion or a bone fragment from a bone spur. Systemic antibiotics and an oral hygiene routine can be used to treat bone spicules in the gums. A dentist or maxillofacial surgeon can also help.

Due to the infection and inflammation in the area of exposed bone in your gum, it is essential to maintain dental health in the first place. Your dentist will suggest mouthwashes and other oral care products that include chlorhexidine to help reduce bacterial activity. In the event that the exposed bone region beneath your gums becomes inflamed, infected, or uncomfortable, your dentist may resort to antibiotic therapy.