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Gum problem
Hi recently I have visited a doctor because my gum was swelled and bleeding. And the doctor did scaling and polishing. But even after my cleaning.. Its been 3 days I still feel sensitivity and slight swelling on the affected part. The doctor suggested gum laser.. Should I go for it?? Some minor cavities were also detected. Please suggest so that I can take a decision.
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Hello mam...
Sensitivity after scaling is a normal thing... you will relieve from it within 7 to 10 days ....and the swelling also gets normal within a week itself... if it is not resolved even after 10 days then go for gum laser treatment....For minor cavities kindly do check the extent of cavity and do filling according to that....
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use hexidine mouth rinse twice daily for 15 days after food (Morning and night)....
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You. Can wait for two weeks and see the results of the problem persists then go for laser
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Yes ,donot worry ,the sensitivity may stay for few days,but you may wait before getting a laser treatment done.You may get the cavities filled up.
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dentist
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
sensitivity is usually a normal thing after scaling for some time ~1 week to 10 days. Swelling also might take some time to subside. You can use desensitising tooth paste like vantej for next 10 days. Warm salt rinses should also b done. Also take antibiotic and anti-inflammatory for 3-5 days to see the best effects of scaling n polishing. Still if the problem stays you should go for gum laser. No harm with that.
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