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Swollen gum covering teeth
Hi
My left side last teeth at the bottom has a swollen gum which is covering the teeth .
I'm not able to eat anything properly due to terrible pain of the swollen gum.
Please can you recommend me any medicine to reduce the swollen.
Since I cannot get out of my building as there are COVID +ve cases in my building.
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Seems to be Pericoronitis associated with wisdom. Tooth . U need to c a dentist , get an x ray done . Meanwhile u can take painkillers and antibiotics under some dentist prescription and u can make a videoconsult for d same .
Next Steps
visit dentist
Health Tips
warm saline gourgles.
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This is a probable case of pericoronitis(impacted wisdom teeth). Without proper picture /clinical evaluation/xray exact diagnosis can't be made.
Next Steps
if you can't go outside due to covid situation.kindly make an online video consultation and according the prescription take antibiotics and pain killer.
Health Tips
warm saline mouth rinse (with pinch of salt) 3-4 times daily.
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You most likely have a wisdom tooth which is impacted (stuck in bone due to lack of space), you will have to get it extracted. It will be a small surgery and you will have to take rest for a day or two after surgery. Medicines can be prescribed only after check up, in the meantime you can start with warm saline gargles.
Next Steps
Consult a dentist nearby
Health Tips
Get treatment started as soon as possible as the swelling may increase more
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