I just noticed a bright red spot above my canine. It looks like it might be a little pithed. It wasnt there yesterday and I dont recall that I injured myself with a toothbrush. What could this be? How long should I wait to see if it clears up on its own or to seek medical attention?  Im a 38 yr old female smoker that ironically is in good physical health and eats well.
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red spot above the canine over the mucosa could be a traumatic ulcer secondary to injury by tooth brush or any food items. The other possible cause could be stress resulting in authors ulcer formation. Nothing to be panic. If it is a traumatic ulcer or authors ulcer it will heal in 7 days time. If it is a traumatic ulcer or herpetic ulcer, you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like Anabel gel. Apply 3-4 times daily before food. If it is authors ulcer you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like Anabel gel. Apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetone 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. Do saline gargling hope my answer will help you, take care.