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Blood in gums

2021-06-19 18:19:04
Post COVID I have a blood in gums. They have become so sensitive that if I press something against my closed mouth as well, they bleed. When I brush there is blood as well. Along with foul smell from mouth.
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Pls get a scaling done first. use chlorhexidine mouthwash for 7 days

Answered2021-06-22 16:10:25

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Luke warm black salt water gargle 2-3 times/day. Betadine gargle, once a day after food for 10 day followed by brushing.

Answered2021-06-20 04:53:29

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Hello dear Please be aware See in some patients definitely the oral hygiene is affected a lot after covid recovery.i suggest you to maintain oral hygiene by regularly brushing  twice a day and rinsing with every meal.for further detail  you can consult me Thanks

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Dear Patient Bleeding gums and sensitive are common sypmtoms of many dental problems. I advise you to visit a Dentist. Before it worsens.  For immediate relief take warm salt water gargle.
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avoid self medication and diagnosis

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Seems there is inflammation caused post covid... Take an anti inflammatory nsaid e.g. Diclofenac 50 mg BD.use one hexidine oral rinse for 5 days.

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