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Bleeding gums
Since two days my gums above the canine and first pre molar teeth is bleeding. Even while brushing it's painful. I am regular smoker. Is this case serious like mouth cancer. Please help.
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U need a oral prophylaxis
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A regular oral prophylaxis is indicated in your case followed by Parodontax tooth paste, Chlorhexidine mouth rinse and a Stolin gum paint.
In case the situation doesn't improve after an observation period of 2-3 week's, you can go for a laser gum surgery.
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see a nearby dentist.
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cessation of the habit is also adviced.
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As you are a chronic smoker it's not a good sign.
If it's not that after confirmation you can go for scaling done and start using mouthwash.
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consultation
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stop smoking as soon as possible.
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Your gums are probably swollen. You'll be requiring oral prophylaxis for that matter and required dose of medication and some precautions.
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Hello, u need proper scaling followed by a course of antibiotics . For this u hv to visit nearby dentist and get it done ..ur concerns abt cancer are genuine as u are a chronic smoker . For this u can consult me on my personal chat as I'm an Oral medicine and radiologist and we deal all such cases to rule out whether their is any changes in ur oral mucosa and if present then treat it accordingly.
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First remove the idea of oral cancer, consult a dentist for cleaning. Apply Stolin gum paint thrice daily and wash with warm salt water after half an hour
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Dear practo user
You need professional cleaning
Kindly visit ur dentist asap
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Bleeding gums could be due tartar and plaque which leads to inflammation in the area .
I would suggest visiting your dentist for a suggestion of oral prophylaxis.
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Dr. V.Jagadish
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes smoking is a important cause for bleeding gums, but need not have to wrry tat u have cancer. This usually occurs due to a condition called gingivitis. Scaling with proper mouth wash Wil cure your problem
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