Swollen gums

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Swollen gums

Asked for Female, 40 Years

On my lower jaw left side the gums around last tooth is swollen. No bleeding, slight pain What could it be

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Dr. Ananjan Chatterjee

Dentist 13 yrs exp Kolkata

It could be due to caries just approximating the pulp horn... or else could be a food lodgement in that area...you can visit a nearby dentist for exact diagnosis and treatment. Antibiotics should relieve your problem

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Dr. Ruchi Antil Malik Dentist 6 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ruchi Antil Malik

Dentist 6 yrs exp Delhi

it may be abcess i.e pus in ur tooth ...rest can be diagnosed well after seeing it

Next Steps

go for antibiotics n visit ur near by dentist