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Blood in gums
Post COVID I have a blood in gums. They have become so sensitive that if I press something against my closed mouth as well, they bleed.
When I brush there is blood as well.
Along with foul smell from mouth.
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Pls get a scaling done first. use chlorhexidine mouthwash for 7 days
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Luke warm black salt water gargle 2-3 times/day.
Betadine gargle, once a day after food for 10 day followed by brushing.
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Hello dear
Please be aware
See in some patients definitely the oral hygiene is affected a lot after covid recovery.i suggest you to maintain oral hygiene by regularly brushing twice a day and rinsing with every meal.for further detail you can consult me
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Dear Patient
Bleeding gums and sensitive are common sypmtoms of many dental problems.
I advise you to visit a Dentist. Before it worsens. For immediate relief take warm salt water gargle.
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avoid self medication and diagnosis
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Dr. Amit Dubey
Dental Surgeon
11 yrs exp
RaeBareli
Seems there is inflammation caused post covid... Take an anti inflammatory nsaid e.g. Diclofenac 50 mg BD.use one hexidine oral rinse for 5 days.
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