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I think my incisive papilla is swollen
I think my incisive papilla is swollen bcz my tongue is always on top feel like it is big compare to past, right now I am having braces but before that I have deep bite which causing incisive papilla cutting but now it is not cutting still I feel it is big,
please check the attachemt do you thing is red or swollen
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Do gargle with lukewarm water with salt and appy sensofrm gum paint
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Might b ur lower incisors are still striking at d same place...u can add post bite blocks ...ask to ur dentist to do dt dt will help u in removing d underlying cause ... once root cause will remove it will heal on ur own
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Please apply mucopain over the inflamed papilla and get your bite evaluated by your orthodontist.
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There is inflammation may be due to bite from your lower teeth.
Apply Mucopain gel thrice daily on the affected site.
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If it doesn`t subside visit a local dentist.
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Do warm saline rinses
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Get an XRay done of the area.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Do warm water rinses 4 times a day for 5 days. Wait and see for a few days, the swelling will come down. If it does not reduce, then consult with your orthodontist.
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Dr. Aastha Mehta
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Dehradun
The area shows slight inflammation.
Take anti inflammatory medicines for 3 days.
Maintain oral hygiene and use a mouthwash one daily.
Apply a topical oral ointment( Orasore, Mucopain, etc) thrice daily for a week and avoid having spicy, hard and extremely hot food substances for 3-5 days.
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If there is no improvement even after 5 days, visit a nearby dentist for physical evaluation.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, there is slight inflammation.
Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as/if required).
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its because of trauma may be from your teeth or any sharp or hard food
Metrogyl apply 2 times for 5 days
Use chlorhexidine mouth wash twice
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go to the nearest dentist for physical evaluation
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