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Gum infection
Gum is swollen and while on pressing blood s coming ..Visited a dr ...she cleaned the mouth and told had a gum infection
When it will get alright...
Now face is little swelling
Anything to worry
Please help
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Gum infection or gingival inflammation causes bleeding in gums while brushing or even pressing with fingers
There is nothing to worry
Next Steps
please follow the instruction what the treating dentist has prescribed
Warm Saline gargle 3-5times a day is recommended
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After cleaning of it takes time to heal .5-7days.
If bleeding gums persistent take full mouth xray to evaluate any deep gum infections.
Best treatmens are there for gum infections.
Next Steps
post full mouth xray.
OPG.
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if it is due to plaque and calculus … swelling will reduce eventually after proper cleaning.. need to check the pocket depth if deep cleaning or flap is required in case…
if swelling has come up to the face then get an x-ray done to check any other underlying cause
Next Steps
iopa or opg is required
Health Tips
start warm saline rinses
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If swelling has reached till the face there is severe infection due to tooth decay, trauma or wisdom tooth eruption.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination and x ray of region of swelling.
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Dr. Meenakshi Sood
Periodontist
39 yrs exp
Delhi
After cleaning/ scaling of teeth, swelling of gums should have decreased.
Next Steps
If you are not feeling better please consult a gum specialist. If you'd like, you can book an appointment with us.
Health Tips
Don’t worry you will be alright. Continue brushing and flossing twice daily.
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