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Gum swelling
I have been gum swelling last 2 &half month,particular part swells between two teeth.front upper left side .same part had swelled in my pregnancy
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you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. if required, get an x-ray done. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, you need to get it treated. also, get a good scaling and polishing done.
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It's difficult to assess without examination.
Please visit a dentist at the earliest
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It can be localised peridontitis or root canal infection in that particular area. Treatment will be according to the condition.
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x ray needs to be done
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Hi, please visit a dentist for better evaluation.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
you need to visit a periodontist and get it examined clinically.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello maam
Greetings of the day. You need to visit the dentist and get a clinical examination done. The swelling can be due to an infection in the tooth which might need a rct or an infection in the gums which will need scaling to be done.
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do not delay the treatment
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