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Left side swollen gum
I have problem of swollen gum from last one day.No pain but feeling uncomfortable ...very mild pain on pressing below left jaw with finger..some food praticle got struck which I removed using wood stick ,liitle blood also seen during this.pls suggest
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Don't use wood stick again if you have food lodgement then use gargle with luke warm water for five times and take augmentin and zerodol sp for your swollen gums BD for 3 days.
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From given history, swelling on gums could be due to injury on gums. Don't use wood stick or anything because they can cause many other problmes also.
Next Steps
(-) Visit a dentist or video consult
(-) Instead of using wood stick or anything like this, use dental floss. They are effective as well as safe
(-) Brush twice a day
(-) Use mouthwash daily
(-) Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day
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Professional cleaning can be done.
Stay safe n healthy
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According to the history that you gave the swollen gum could be due to injury from toothpick or some food particle is still stuck between teeth that is causing mild infection.
Next Steps
Use dental floss to clear the interdental area properly.
Consult online or visit dentist if problem persists.
Health Tips
Lukewarm salt water rinse thrice daily
Rinse with medicated mouthwash twice daily
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Hello, the swollen Gum might be due to injury caused by the food particle, so you can apply chlorhexidine gel in that particular area for 2 to 3 times a day until the swelling reduces.
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If the swelling still persists, then visit a dentist.
Health Tips
Along with gel application, you can also do lukewarm salt water gargling for 2 to 3 times a day for relief.
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Do gargles with betadine gargle.
Brush your teeth twice daily
Apply ornigreat ointment on gums.
Go for scaling and polishing
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Attach pic.
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Dr. Prachi Gupta
Dentist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
It seems to be toothpick injury.
Next Steps
use dental floss
do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day
apply any gum paint on the affected area
Health Tips
consult dentist online
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