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Sore gum problem
For the past 4 days I can feel pain on my gums . Today I noticed blood after brushing. It is paining and has swollen.
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Hi sir...
Pain and bleeding is due to soft and hard deposits( plaque and calculus) which leads to poor oral hygiene...
The swollen and painful gums are medically called as gingivitis
Evethough you brush your teeth properly ,there ia always some inaccesible areas that you need to clean( scaling) by dentist...
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby dentist for furthur consultation and scaling (cleaning)...
Health Tips
Avoid vigorous brushing ...Use soft bristles tooth brush....Brush twice daily... Gargling with mouth wash twice daily....
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U have gum problem.u need scaling..for that
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do you visit a dentist regularly?
a simple cleaning should suffice.
however only a dentist' visit can confirm.
Next Steps
visit a dentist
Health Tips
use a mouthwash
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Implantologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Hi....Visit your nearby dentist and get scaling done.
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Dr. Aaditya Sokal
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Indore
Visit to nearest dentist for cleaning of teeth. Blood from the periodontium sometimes comes due to deposition of calcus on teeth.
Health Tips
brush twice a day and use mouthwashes.
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Scaling is necessary. Visit to dentist for scaling and polishing.
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