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Swelling gums
My front tooth gum is swollen like anything , I had taken pain killer but its not working .. I had done filling before .. please help
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Hi, Please visit a dentist. It is important to assess it clinically as swelling can be either because of infected gum or tooth decay. Popping pain killers will not help.
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hello, you can do warm salt water rinses as a home remedy, but that will give you only temporary relief from pain. you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. If required get a x-ray done. if there is a cavity then get it filled. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, then you need to get it treated.
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Please visit a dentist near you for a definite diagnosis because localised swelling could be because of decayed tooth or can be an infection in gums.
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Dear Practo User,
Swollen gum associated with a tooth can be due to infected gums or due to an infected tooth. A definite diagnosis can only be given after thorough clinical examination.
Kindly visit a dentist nearby for complete check up.
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Arham Dental Care
Delhi
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
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looks like your tooth is infected.Visit an Endodontist.You may need a Root canal treatment.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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