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Food stuck in gum
Food is stuck in my gum behind the tooth and my gum is swollen. I tried to remove it with a tooth pick but it didn't come out.
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you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. If required get an x-ray done. If there is a cavity, you need to get it filled. Also get a good scaling and polishing done. Brush twice daily, floss regularly, rinse after every meal.
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Food stuck in gums can be very irritating & later on become very painful due to infection of gums.please don't try to use any tooth pick or pins in that area.visit a dentist and tell him about the area where the food is stuck.if this happens very frequently to you,an iopa x ray might be necessary because decay can develop between the teeth and this might cause dental pain afterwards.
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visit a dentist.
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Don't try to pull the food out using any tooth picks,you might hurt your gums.
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Hello Sir, Visit a dentist and get a cleaning done. Dont use tooth pick to remove it that might injure your gum. It can be easily removed with professional instrument. Also we need to check why food is getting stuck an Xray will help for same.
Dr Swati Kedia
Teethling Dental Care,Bangalore
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Visit a dentist and get an xray done for same
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