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Swelling in gums
My lower gums have swollen and it is constantly paining. I have been experiencing pain for last two days but swelling has started today. Please advise.
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you should visit a periodontist and get the scaling done.
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Hi there are many reasons for swollen gums kindly visit your near by dentist find out the root cause for swelling and plan your treatment according to your Dr advice.
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visit a dentist take xray
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Do warm salt water gargling
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Hello,
It can be because of periodontal reasons ( supporting structure of teeth) or cause of perapical problem ( problem at the apex of teeth) both have different line of treatment. If it is periodontal
Problem than a scaling would help. If pulpal a root canal will help and may be some minor surgical pricedures(apicocectomy)
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Hello,
you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, you need to get it treated. Also,get a good scaling and polishing done.
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Gums can be swollen because of infection of gums or tooth. Please visit a dentist soon for clinical examination.
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May be you had bitten on any hard food object ..if not then go for professional tooth cleaning and do warm saline rinse..
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warm saline rinse
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Most probably you need a thorough cleaning. Do they bleed?
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you can visit a periodontist as a clinical evaluation is a must to ascertain the cause of the swelling.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Krinita Motwani
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi,
There are various reasons for swollen gums like poor oral hygiene, vitamin deficiency, physical injury to gums, hormonal changes, medications etc. You have to visit dentist for professional cleaning and check-up to know the exact cause and solution of your problem.
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Dr. Krinita Motwani's Dental Clinic
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