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Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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Are there any home remedies to reduce swelling from a gum boil?

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> Salt water rinse is one of the helpful homeremedies >Warm Compress ...  Read More

Hello, My mother is a 50 years old lady and due to cold weather she has swelling gums we tried. What medicines can she have to reduce the swelling of the gums? Thank you

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Antibiotics along with analgesics has to be taken to relieve the pain and swelling of gums.get teeth cleaned. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on investigat ...  Read More

I am suffering from swelling & pain in bottom gum,only in front side. Please suggest me some medication

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Hi mam... The swollen gums are called medically "GINGIVITIS" swelling and pain in gums may be due to soft deposits(plaque) that need to be cleaned(scaling) by dentist... No other medication is avail ...  Read More

I got my lower left wisdom teeth removed. 2 days back i completed my rct along with crown. I have pain and swelling in the outer side gum and the inner cheek around the rct molar. Doctor tapped on the rct tooth. There was so pain. But it pained when she touched my gum. She concluded that my gum might be infected. She gave me mupirocin ointment to a

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Get the gums cleaned if swelling is there! And then see how it responds ...  Read More

Gums swelling due to infection even after taking antibiotics for 3 days. Swelling is not reducing. Puss type liquid is is there in gums

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Antibiotics alone not sufficient in this case , u sir need to see a dentist for prophylaxis treatment n to treat particular tooth which causing problem ...  Read More

I am having swelling in teeth gums and having too much of bleeding and my gums are becoming blue in color

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Consult dentist, get scaling and curettage done.. ...  Read More

Hello Practo family, My gum has been swelled and aching as well however I took pain killer and antibiotics tablets and it reduces pain in teeth but still there is pain in gum and still my gum swelled so I used ice from upper side so lill bit decreased swelling gum so can I continue with ice technique ?? Please suggest?? Thanks Practo family. ԅ

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Hi practo user!! Yes you can continue with ice treatment, however that is not the solution. You need a permanent solution for your gum problem ...  Read More

I have swelling in my gums at left side. Because of this its paining. Its have been since 4-5 days..

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Do u have any caries in tooth in dis particular region? Im ...  Read More

I got a pimple type in my between gums and my front gums pains and it was also swollen but it's reducing lil

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Hello Pimple shown in image indicate underlying infection in your teeth and it may be sinus for pus draining, get confirmed with X-ray. If you have pain then get this medicine Tab. Augmentin 625 mg ...  Read More

Is there any issue with my gums that is very dangerous these two long teeth are natural or sign of something ?

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No need to worry. Visit dentist for regular dental checkup every 6months for good health . ...  Read More

Hello - I have swelling in upper right gum ( inside). It remains okay with painkiller and without painkiller it feels feverish. It seems I got scratch while eating. How much does it going to take heal ? Attached picture.

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Kindly upload picture of affected area of your teeth ...  Read More

Hi doctor, today I noticed mild pain and redness in my lower front gums. I also feel like a little more of the tooth is visible near the gum line. There is no major swelling or severe pain, but I wanted to check if it is gum irritation, tartar buildup, or early gum disease is it treatable

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As there is no burning only recession with inflammation. Go for scaling. It seems to be due to calculus deposit ...  Read More

I have swelling here in gums and it has been there for 4 days aprrox and today I noticed there is also slighttt swelling below and above incisor tooth of opposite sides. It hurt when i'm chewing food as the opposing tooth bites on gum other than that there is no such problem like dysphagia or swelling on the outside of jaw. The pain radiates someti

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have swelling here in gums and it has been there for 4 days aprrox and today I noticed there is also slighttt swelling below and above incisor tooth of opposite sides. It hurt when i'm chewing food as the opposing tooth bites on gum other than that there is no such problem like dysphagia or swelling on the outside of jaw. The pain radiates someti

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Condition is looking like inflammation of gums at last molar region Might be due to impacted molar ...  Read More

I have PCOD and for the past 1 year I have had inflammation/swelling in my upper front teeth gums. I consulted a dentist and was advised to do scaling and possibly laser gum tightening treatment later. I also consulted another dentist who did professional scaling, but even after scaling the inflammation is still present, though it has reduced compa

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Hello, you should do deep scaling. ...  Read More

One of my teeth got a cavity, after which it got damaged and broke off a 3 month ago. Now, for the past few days, there is swelling and puffiness in the one gum under nearby tooth which is also cavities. No pain in that area I am rinseing this area with salty warm water from week Please tell me how to treat this."

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Hello! Looks like a persistent infection in the tooth resulting in the gum swelling. Need to start medications for the same. Also, an X-ray will be required Would request an in person consultation t ...  Read More

Swelling in gum on left side after eating mutton.No pieces are stuck but pain and irriation there.See attached pic and help what is it and treatment.

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Hello Looks like due to trauma that swelling has happened Can do warm saline water rinses ...  Read More

• I am having severe mouth pain on both sides with gum swelling and wisdom tooth pain. • I am experiencing recurrent mouth ulcers with gum swelling and difficulty eating. • I have pain on both sides of my mouth due to wisdom tooth and recurring mouth ulcers. • I am having severe oral pain with swollen gums and frequent mouth ulcers. Plus the mo

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Hello Problem is with the wisdom tooth only Kindly consult with your nearest dentist for further examination ...  Read More

Gums leaving my molar tooth. Please help! Mild irritation fiforr 2 days, currently no pain. Noticed it a week ago.

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Hello It’s due to the wisdom tooth, where it is unable to maintain proper hygiene, and that is the reason for the situation I want you to go to the dentist for the cleaning to get a solution for this ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son had root canal treatment of his lower teeth past 1 year. Now again the gums of that teeth is swollen with white boil in it . Also 3 months back his upper tooth was extracted. He brushes his teeth two times and also rinses after every meal even then this swelling is happening. Why is this swelling ? I m scared whether this type happe

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Hello There might be chances that the root canal might have got infected Get an xray done ...  Read More

There is swelling in my gums and bleeding too. I am having trouble breathing too. I am unable to understand anything. What should I do?

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You need proper examination. Visit the clinic ...  Read More

After bleeding from one tooth's gum , it became dark redness. The redness is reducing but it slows . Any suggestions please see the photo.thanks

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The dark redness in the gum after bleeding may be due to localized gingival inflammation or a small hematoma (blood accumulation under the tissue). Since the redness is gradually reducing, it indicate ...  Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ...  Read More

Dear Doctors Happy Doctor's Day Pls find the image attached for reference I m having swelling in gums I brush twice a day I use mouth Wash and clean my mouth after every meal currently I m not into any medication nor pregnant I m delayed with periods it's been 60 days already. Pls suggest what to do is any test required also suggest a quick soluti

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My sister has bleeding gums that bleeds everyday.She says she gets lot of saliva in her mouth when she wake up in the morning.She also says that her lower gums get attached to her mouth in morning.Why are these weird symptoms and how to cure it. Currently she takes limcee and showed no effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash

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Bleeding gums can be caused by poor oral hygiene, leading to plaque buildup and inflammation (gingivitis). Other factors include aggressive brushing, vitamin deficiencies, or certain medications. To ...  Read More

Ive been experiencing swelling and occasional bleeding in 2-3 of my gums. I had braces 2 years ago, and over the past 2 months, I've noticed the gum bleeding problem has become more frequent.. can anyone suggest me something

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Hi, Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done. Get a routine full mouth cleaning done. ...  Read More

My gum is mild swelling near 3rd molar lower tooth..there is impacted wisdom tooth and gum is swelling dr. Prescribed me monocef o cv 200 twice a day for 3 days...but after oneday my swelling is reduce ...will I have to continue this med???

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Hi, Continue the medication as prescribed. ...  Read More

My son is 4 years old and had swelling on the right side of his upper teeth. The swelling has reduced by about 80%, but a little bit is still present. We have been seeing the dentist for the past 10 days, and they have cleaned the area and done a temporary filling. The dentist prescribed Metrohex gel to apply on the swollen gum three times a day. I

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If there is swelling and as you are suggesting here ,if it's due to a decayed tooth this might require a pulp therapy / pulpectomy rather than a normal filling . ...  Read More

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