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Gum infection
Hi.. I have a problem with gums. My symptoms are swelling and bleeding. I have a gap in between my front teeth and gums formed In between the gap..but its not painful.
I consulted a dentist. He told me that I have gum infection. They done deep cleaning and suggested gums treatment costs 5500rs..
Can i go to treatment after some months.. ? Is there any damage caused by late ? Is it curable with traement or do I need surgery ?
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Hi you have gingivitis that is inflammation of gum.. First treatment is normal cleaning with ultrasonic tip from a dentist which cost less.. If then problem not solved take an x ray for further diagnosis and do deep scaling
Tip
Have warm saline gargle
Use rexidine M oilment in gums twice daily
Use a mouth wash for one week
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Hi no need to panic. First step will be a get a routine scaling done. See if the swelling and bleeding stops. If it still doesn't stop after a week or so. Get deep scaling done. It should ve done by a periodontist for best results.
Next Steps
Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and salt. Twice a day.
Health Tips
Make sure deep scaling is done done by a periodontist. Treatment done sooner the better don't delay for a long time.
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