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Pain gum after filling
I have done a dental filling a week back. But I still feel pain in the gum area below the teeth. Shall rinsing with betadine help? Or shall I use normal warm water with salt? Your suggestion will be helpful as I am out of town in a place where there are no doctors nearby.
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May be due to over filling.
Do warm saline rinses.
Don’t press your teeth too hard
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Hi pain in your gums even after one week of the filling is something that needs evaluation. Ideally if there are high points you will have pain and discomfort on chewing. Maybe there is excess filling material impinging on the gums thus causing pressure, pain and discomfort. Also an xray needs to be taken to see if the filling is very deep, which also cause dull aching pain.
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Kindly use a water floss as it will effectively remove any food debris or overhanging filling material. Warm saline rinses are good for overall maintenance of oral hygiene. Even after all this if pain persists kindly visit your dentist.
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Cause of the pain in your gums can't merely be ruled out based on the description given above.
Pain could be due to :
High points , which means uneven surface
Overhanging of the filling impinging the gums
Fracture of the tooth at the gum level .
Since , you are in an area where no nearby dentist is available , you can do the warm saline rinses as it may relax your gums for the time being.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist as soon as possible and get a correct diagnosis done.
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Avoid chewing from that side,do gargle with lukewarm water with salt and apply gum paint on that area
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Hi.
There could be due to many reasons:-Detailed history would be helpful in giving you an accurate answer
1)Type of pain plays an imp role :-Dull,sharp, pricking etc
2)) When do you feel pain?
# Is it while chewing?
# continuous or
# It comes n goes ect
@ Pain in gums could be because of extra filling which got stuck in your gums, flossing will help in removing it and it will give you relief.
@ High points:- Physical examination is required to correct it.
@ If pain is below your teeth which means near the root of the teeth then go for x-rays when you come back from ur home town and treatment will be followed.
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Physical examination to evaluate
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*warm salt water gargle will do
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Persisting pain in gums even after a week of restoration, needs to be checked , if there is any overhanging filling . However , for time being salt water gargle does help for overall gum inflammation .
Next Steps
Flossing , checkup with dentist . If unbearable pain , take one safe analgesic like Dolo 650 sos
Health Tips
Try flossing that area to remove any excess filling or food lodged , but be gentle
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Dr. Bagmi Mahapatra
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
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It could be due to over hangings from the fillings near the gum area or trauma from occlusion due to high points in the fillings.
Next Steps
try flossing between the teeth and salt water to rinse mouth thoroughly.
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once you are back visit your dentist. the extra fillings can be trimmed.
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