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Persistent Gum Swelling After Scaling
I have PCOD and for the past 1 year I have had inflammation/swelling in my upper front teeth gums. I consulted a dentist and was advised to do scaling and possibly laser gum tightening treatment later. I also consulted another dentist who did professional scaling, but even after scaling the inflammation is still present, though it has reduced compared to before.
I am doing gum massage/exercises daily. If I miss even 1 day, the swelling becomes more visible again. When the doctor lifted the inflamed gum area slightly, she told me that there was a small gap between the gum and tooth.
There is no major pain, but the swelling is persistent. Could this be due to gum disease, hormonal issues related to PCOD, plaque below the gum line, or something else? Should I consider deep cleaning/scaling again, laser treatment, or consultation with a periodontist?
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First of all don't panic
Your gums are swollen..it is due to the underlying plaque deposit.2.poor oral hygiene 3.Eating hot foods
4.Poor brushing technique 5.underlying hormonal reason and the medicine you are taking for PCOD incase your Dr prescribed any medications for that
So all you need to do a full month radiograph
2.Deep scaling and a course of Antibiotics
Next if it does not subside you need to go for a Flap surgery
If any doubts feel free to contact me
Next Steps
contact me
I will prescribe a course of medications
and explain a brushing technique
Health Tips
avoid hot and spicy foods
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Hello,
I hope you might be taking treatment for PCOD as well.
So guiding you accordingly:
Incomplete scaling results in such condition.
Due to hormonal issues,you must regularly visit the dentist so they can see gums are stable.
Hormones accentuate the gum response but the cause is plaque and calculus left behind after scaling.
Next Steps
Visit a Periodontist.(specialized in gum treatment)
Repeated scaling won't work until you get the deep root planing done.
Health Tips
After this is completed,then the redness of gums will be evaluated.
if gums look pink,and swollen then gingivoplasty/gingivectomy will help you.
if red,boggy and swollen then they require cleaning till they are pink and firm.
Share a picture if possible.
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Since the swelling reduced after scaling, it does look related to gum inflammation/plaque, but because it keeps coming back, there may still be some deposits below the gum line or mild gum pocketing in that area. PCOD and hormonal changes can also make gums more sensitive and swollen even with small irritation.
The small gap your dentist mentioned could be a mild gum pocket, which may need proper periodontal cleaning rather than only gum massage/exercises.
My suggestion would be:
Visit a periodontist (gum specialist) once
Get the area checked for deep cleaning/root planing if needed
Maintain gentle brushing and flossing regularly
Avoid overdoing gum massage if the tissue is already inflamed
Laser treatment can help in some cases, but first the exact cause should be confirmed clinically. Since there is no major pain and swelling has reduced after scaling, it does not sound very serious, but it should be evaluated properly so it doesn’t become chronic.
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