Swelling in gums

2017-03-05 04:15:47
My lower gums have swollen and it is constantly paining. I have been experiencing pain for last two days but swelling has started today. Please advise.
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you should visit a periodontist and get the scaling done.

Answered2017-03-06 06:27:08

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Hi there are many reasons for swollen gums  kindly visit your near by dentist find out the root cause for swelling and plan your treatment according to your Dr advice.
Next Steps
visit a dentist take xray
Health Tips
Do warm salt water gargling

Answered2017-03-06 05:07:32

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Hello, It can be because of periodontal reasons ( supporting structure of teeth) or cause of perapical problem ( problem at the apex of teeth) both have different line of treatment. If it is periodontal Problem than a scaling would help. If pulpal a root canal will help and may be some minor surgical pricedures(apicocectomy)
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Visit a dentist near by

Answered2017-03-06 01:28:57

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Hello, you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, you need to get it treated. Also,get a good scaling and polishing done.

Answered2017-03-05 11:53:35

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May be you had bitten on any hard food object ..if not then go for professional tooth cleaning and do warm saline rinse..
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warm saline rinse

Answered2017-03-05 08:55:31

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Most probably you need a thorough cleaning. Do they bleed?
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Visit a dentist

Answered2017-03-05 08:31:51

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Hello, you can visit a periodontist as a clinical evaluation is a must to ascertain the cause of the swelling. Regards Dr Sumanmakam

Answered2017-03-06 06:10:31

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Hi, There are various reasons for swollen gums like poor oral hygiene, vitamin deficiency, physical injury to gums, hormonal changes, medications etc. You have to visit dentist for professional cleaning and check-up to know the exact cause and solution of your problem. Regards Dr. Krinita Motwani's Dental Clinic

Answered2017-03-06 04:31:08

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Gums can be swollen because of infection of gums or tooth. Please visit a dentist soon for clinical examination.

Answered2017-03-05 09:47:40

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