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Swelling gums
Last three days i have swelling gums in upper side last one teeth , pls adv how to make normal . As of now no pain
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The swelling in last tooth region is due to eruption of last tooth i.e wisdom tooth..get an x- ray done to see the condition of tooth and gums around that region..If the problem is due to last tooth only, extraction may have to be done but after getting the x ray done as tooth can be saved too by root canal treatment if infection is there..Treatment will depend once you visit the dentist..
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visit the dentist and get x ray done
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Warm saline gargles twice a day
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Get an opg done
Extract third molar if necessary
See a nearby dentist
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Hello sir, swelling in the last tooth region is mostly due to the wisdom. Permanent solution for this condition is the removal of the involved wisdom tooth. I would advise you to visit your dentist for the better understanding of your condition and get it treated.
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Visit your dentist
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Salt water gargle will help a lot
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If the gum behind your teeth has grown on to the tooth and has got inflamed due to either trauma from the opposing tooth below or due to food lodgement then the symptoms you have mentioned may result.
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Please visit the dentist as soon as you have time.
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One home remedy will be to do salt water gargling upto 5 times a day.
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
hloo sir
gum swelling is due to poor hygiene of our oral cavity and when deposits gets deposited on to our roots in this case you need to see a dentist 1st get cleaning done and then maintaince is required so that it do not occur again
You can also practo consult us
regards
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Dr. Aarti Mohta
Dentist
21 yrs exp
Nagpur
The swelling may be due to the wisdom tooth or some food lodgement or calculus. So better get it checked by a dentist nearby.
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