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Swollen gums
I have swollen gums I need a treatment for my gums .I have also pain in them ,I used to gargle with salt water but that has no affect
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Swollen gums causes many factors like poor oral hygiene,due to some medications,is bleeding gums or not .and u mentioned about pain is there overall gum or any perticular sight u need to give more specific details to the doctor then only we can help you.
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please consult doctor as soon as possible
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Please go for teeth cleaning. This will improve gum health and will reduce swelling in gums
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You can visit my clinic for teeth cleaning
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First thing please visit the dentist and get the scaling done
Secondly proper oral hygiene maintenance is must
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Full mouth scaling
Salt water gargle
Brush twice
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Get cleaning done.
Once the cause is know, treatment will be followed accordingly.
Rest other things ll just give temporary relief.
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Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
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Dr. Mayuri M. Tawde
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Considering your age, late teens, you might have a case of pubertal gingivitis( gum inflammation). It is pretty normal because of changing hormones, and the solution is pretty simple.
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Visit your nearest dentist to get a cleaning session.
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Maintainance will be required post cleaning of teeth and gums.
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