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Swollen gum
Due to excessive plaque accumulation, I have developed a swollen gum in my lower jaw. The excessive plaque accumulation is despite brushing and using mouth wash twice a day.
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Hello, swollen gums could be because of deposits on teeth surface or food lodged in between teeth. Visit a dentist and get your scaling and polishing done. Brush your teeth twice daily, Night brushing is very important. Floss regularly. Rinse after every meal. Visit dentist every 6 months.
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It's always advisable to get a scaling and root planing procedure every year to maintain the health of your gums.
Please visit a dentist and get the same done at earliest.
This can help you avoid any major gum problems
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Plaque accumulation is a routine phenomena. Daily twice brushing helps to overcome plaque. Cumulation of plaque leads to gingivitis/ swollen gums n bleeding.
Get checked from dentist n do a thorough oral prophylaxis.
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reinforce hygiene. two times brush, dental floss n mouth wash will surely help.
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Full mouth scaling should be done followed by medication ,gum paints etc
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Dr. Chetan Bhole
Dentist
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
The excessive plaque accumulation would be due to improper brushing and/or improper positioning of your tooth/teeth.Visit you dentist.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please get a professional teeth cleaning done to remove the plaque because of which gum is swollen .The cleaning has to be done 6 monthly to yearly.Also brush twice daily & use a mouthwash.
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