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Painful gum
I have painful gums. I recently discovered that I have a pimple on my gum,but now it is wide open as if the pimple boasted
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Hi sir....
your history seems you may have have Gingival abscess or periodontal abscess...
Gingival abscess:
Infection in the tooth that progress apically and cause abscess in gums....(sinus tract opening which cause swelling in the terminal region)
periodontal abscess:
Infection that spreads through gums and cause swelling lateral to your teeth...
If the abscess is due to infected tooth, you need to done Root canal treatment of the involved tooth...
If it is periodontal abscess , then
scaling(cleaning) should be done....
x_ray(IOPA) should be done yo rule out the cause
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kindly visit nearby demtist for furthur consultation and management
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Your problem could be associated with the tooth or with the periodontal that is the gums so kindly confirm with the dentist before doing any home remedies
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please consult a dentist and get a radiograph of that area
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Hi... As per your history it looks like you have tooth infection causing sinus track which opens on gum. Pain is mostly related to it. Plz visit your dentist.
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You can use mouthwash for gargling.
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It is probably the formation of sinus in the gums due to tooth infection. Kindly get the clincal and radiological check up from the dentist then proceed with the treatment.
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It may be a draining sinus due to infection in the teeth or due infection in the gums. Clinical assessment and necessary treatment is mandatory
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
It can be a draining sinus. You need to visit a dentist for examination and treatment plan.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
It could be a gum infection or an infection related to a tooth in that region. Get an X-ray done of the teeth in that area. Treatment depends on the cause
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Please consult a dentist
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