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Gum swelling after eating muttom
Swelling in gum on left side after eating mutton.No pieces are stuck but pain and irriation there.See attached pic and help what is it and treatment.
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Gum swelling after eating is commonly due to food impaction, gum inflammation, or an underlying dental infection (deep cavity, gum pocket, or wisdom tooth area irritation).
Next Steps
Rinse gently with warm salt water
• Maintain proper oral hygiene (soft brushing, flossing)
• Avoid chewing from that side for now
• Take pain relief if needed
• Get a dental check-up with X-ray to rule out infection or trapped debris
Health Tips
If swelling or pain persists or worsens, do not delay dental treatment.
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This is due to trauma .this occur due to improper cleaning of piece which cause pain and irritation that cause swelling on left side of gum
Next Steps
patient have to do
warm saline rinse3-4times a day
apply gum paint
eat soft diet
brush teeth 2 times a day
need proper cleaning
Health Tips
visit dentist for cleaning
and the every 6month for follow up
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It could be due to trauma to soft tissue while eating hot and spicy food. It is possible that you are not able to clean in between the area of two teeth. It will take some time to heal
Next Steps
avoid hot and spicy food for at least 5 days. apply pain relief gel 30 minutes before eating. eat soft diet.
Health Tips
professional cleaning after every 6 months is recommended. so visit the dentist for cleaning.
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