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My father ( aged 82) suffering from Parkinson's disease. He has 7 tooth in lower gum. Last few days he says pain in teeth and blood comes when brushing. Presently one antibiotic ( lizolid600) course going on. What's the treatment?
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Physical evaluation needed
Salt with luke warm water gargle twice
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Hi !
Please get a physical Consultation done . Pain can be periodontal , for which Scaling and root planing would be recommended .
But again physical examination needs to be done to understand the cause and get the best treatment done . For now , please do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day
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Warm saline rinses 3-5 times a day
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if ur father is comfortable ,it's better to visit near by dentist for physical evaluation of his gums.
Professional cleaning is necessary to avoid bleeding gums.
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salt water gargling twice daily.
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Dr. Aesha M Patel
Endodontist
5 yrs exp
Vadodara
It could be because his Parkinson’s as he may not be able brush properly but a visit to a dentist will work
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Go to a dentist and get it checked
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit a dentist and get an examination done.
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