Swollen gum ..Food stuck

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Asked for Male, 27 Years

I think there is a piece of seed still stuck in between teeth and gums...It is slight painfully and my gums are swollen for the last 2 days.

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Dr. Madhu C

Dentist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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If it is left untreated, there are chances of developing severe pain and infection.

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Visit dentist ASAP.

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Don't try to put any sharp materials to take out that seed. It will damage the soft tissue surrounding it.

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Dr. Shilpa Dentist 14 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa

Dentist 14 yrs exp Bangalore

Whenever there is food stuck in between the tooth you will feel pain it has to be taken out food is stucking in between means there is either decay in the tooth or bone loss is there in that particular area consult dentist as soon as possible