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Swelling in the Gums
Good morning Doctor! I am Poonam Bali. Since past 2 to 3 days i have a slight swelling on the gums behind my third molar tooth. It pains if i chew anything. Kindly advice to understand the cause of this and the possible treatment for the same. I am not able to physically go to a dentist due to lockdown. Please reply. Thank you
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Don't chew any hard substance from that side use luke warm water with salt and also take povidone iodine gargle for one week and use augmentin 625 tab BD for 6 days, use zerodol sp for relieving pain and becosules capsule 6 cap for 3 days, you can take zenflox oz tab , 1 tablet at night for 6 days, swelling is gone in few days and use any lignocaine gel for your relieve.
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Gum swelling behind third molar is due to some infection.
Next Steps
(-) Visit a dentist as soon as possible.
(-) Till then you can do warm saline water rinses thrice a day
(-) If their is any swelling on face, then apply ice pack from outside
(-) X-ray / OPG is required
(-) Maintaine good oral hygiene
(-) Can take any pain killer (SOS)
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Go for opg xray
Don’t delay if complications occur you will be in big problems.
Dental clinic which are open now are days are strictly following strict covid guidelines.
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Swelling in that location is mainly due to gum infection caused by food accumulation.
Partially erupted teeth cause this.
-Start warm salt water rinse thrice daily
-Use a medicated mouthwash twice daily
- Proper brushing twice daily to avoid food accumulation.
Next Steps
-If pain persists you may have to consult dentist online for medication.
- Once you are comfortable, visit dentist to get it diagnosed.
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A picture of that tooth region will be very helpful for better advice
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