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Swelling in gums

2018-01-05 21:17:47
Got capping done for my tooth a few months back.. however there is swelling in the same area.. please suggest a medicine
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Hi...visting a dentist is the first thing you need to do .
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please visit  a dentist as soon as possible

Answered2018-01-06 08:46:39

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Hello Swelling can be due to food lodgement or infection persiisting in the tooth.tou should visit the dentist for x-ray and proper diagnosis.you can get online consultation for further queries. Regards Dr.Bhawana Singh

Answered2018-01-06 05:56:49

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It can’t be treated by medicine Get X-ray done and then only can suggest line of treatment

Answered2018-01-06 05:50:48

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It could be because of gum inflammation you can apply gum astringent such as stolin gum paint....it pain is not subsiding than get x-ray done for particular tooth

Answered2018-01-06 04:10:52

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Normally there won't be any problem after capping. If there is any such swelling it may be as a result of infection or inflammation.
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Consult dentist
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Saline mouth wash

Answered2018-01-06 02:39:56

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The history of the tooth that has been treated requires more details - has that tooth been done root canal treatment before placing the cap ? Is that tooth mobile ? Do you have X-ray of the tooth before the treatment carried out.
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You need to take a new X-ray and evaluate the situation
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Take a specialist appointment and get the proper diagnosis followed by suggested treatment .

Answered2018-01-06 06:46:46

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I will suggest to get the x-ray done to know the cause of the pain instead of trying to subside with medicines

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