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Swollen and tender gums
I've had tonsillitis for the past week and I started my antibiotic regime for the same since the 11th of Jan.. I'm getting better but over the days my gums feel swollen and extremely sensitive, my premolars feel mobile and I'm experiencing food lodgement almost everywhere. I have two root stumps, I planned to extract as soon as my tonsillitis healed and now just over the past few days the gums around my root stumps feel swollen and tender and also the gums around my last molars feel extremely tender. I'm confused whether this a dental issue in itself or is it all because of my tonsillitis? I'm taking augmentin and bifillac twice a day for my Tonsillitis for five days and I've taken dolo 650 thrice a day for two days.
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hi,You have to visit a dentist immmediately after your tonsillitis problem is better.There is no relation between tonsillitis & dental problem & this is dental issue in itself.Get the root stumps removed followed by artificial replacement later for effective biting.For swollen gums & gaps get a professional teeth cleaning done which has to be done 6 monthly to yearly as gap formation is because of gum problem .Brush twice daily with soft bristle toothbrush & use a mouthwash.The gaps in between the teeth can be cleaned with interdental brush.The loose premolar teeth is also because of gum issue.a xray may be required to know the amount of bone loss.
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