Baby girl is 17 months, teething, and was determined to have hand, foot, and mouth 7 days ago. Three days of fever, before we went to ped. 6 days ago she tripped on carpeted floor and landed with pacifier in mouth. Mouth bled. Top gums are still very swollen, are completely covering up her 4 top front teeth, and have some pus. Is there an infection or is this just the hand, foot, and mouth / teething?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The bleeding with swollen gums and pus discharge can be because of the break in gums secondary to trauma super added with infection of gums or tooth (Denton alveolar abscess). Nothing to be panic, consult a pediatric dental surgeon and get radiograph done to rule out a fractured tooth. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin(if you are not allergic). I hope my answer will help you, take care.