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Swelling in gum due to brush
Hello doctor,
I have crown on my molar and pre molar teeth. Last night due to hard brush gums near crowned teeth developed swelling.
Can I take podocef 200 , to treat swelling.
Or any other medicine pls suggest
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Unsupervised intake of antibiotics without dental treatment increases the risk of antibiotic resistance. Just visit your dentist for a checkup. This will help you know. Hope this helped.
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Do warm saline rinses.
Do gum massage with gum paint.
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Take a painkiller off required
Start warm saline rinses thrice daily for a week
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Warm saline water gargle 3-4 time
Mentain oral hygiene
Go to the nearest dental clinic or physical evaluation
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Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Betadine mouthwash for rinsing (In ratio of 1:2 with water). Do not swallow.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required)
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Please go and show yourself to a dentist. Do not take any antibiotic yourself please
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Do warm water rinses 3 to 4 times a day. Visit dentist for a clinical check up.
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Hello , itâs mandatory to floss or use water flosser devices after getting crowns or implants. Use Luke warm water and salt rinses, donât self medicate yourself consult a dentist near you as soon as possible
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