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Gums swelling
Hi, I've gone to the dentist 3 days back and she recommended me somethings to follow. But the swelling in gums looks like this. Should I go to the doctor or the dentist ??
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Go for xray May be you need immediate Endodontic treatment
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Looks like abscess in the picture. You need to get one x-ray done followed by endodontic treatment.
Consult a doctor online for more details.
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By looking at attached photographs it seems like your tooth is infected and their is abcess formation which require root canal treatment.
X ray is helpful to diagnose it properly.
Root canal treatment along with medication and hygiene, it can be cured completely.
Betadine gargles or betadine mouthwash you can use.
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Hello. Firstly, it would be advisable to get an Xray done (OPG will be better, if not then atleast IOPA). Also, a thorough clinical examination especially of the offending tooth, upper jaw, palate and maxillary sinus is required. Therefore, I will advise you to go to the nearest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for a more comprehensive examination followed by approximate imaging (atleast OPG) to come to definitive diagnosis and treatment.
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Visit Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon as soon as possible.
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Avoid any trauma to that area. Mouthrise with betadine 2% in drinking water.
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Dr. Sakshi
Pediatric Dentist
6 yrs exp
Meerut
Hello, It can be treated with root canal treatment. The abscess will be drained and cleaned with medicaments.
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
Hello Sir,
From the given clinical photograph it seems that, your tooth needs endodontic treatment as there is formation of abcess & it can be confirmed by the small radiographic image i. e
IOPA of the concerned tooth .
Next Steps
consult with the dentist / endodontist for further treatment of drainage of the abcess by endodontic treatment.
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In the meanwhile, you can take antibiotic +analgesic as prescribed by the dentist & rinse with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene.
Thanks!
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