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Swollen gums
Recently in last 4 days I noticed Gum is swollen near extraction side of lower wisdom tooth.1 month ago i extracted my wisdom tooth....no pain..only swollen gum..doing warm salt water rinses 5-7 times a day but not getting any results how to reduce the swelling...and why this swelling happend please explain me and help me to cure it..
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Maintain good oral hygiene
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It is not related to the extraction. It seems to be due to cheek bite.
Your oral hygiene status is poor. You need ultrasonic scaling. Good oral hygiene helps in proper healing of any wounds .
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Please visit dental surgeon
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As I told you yesterday, its due sharp edge of some tooth.
Also there is ulcer adjacent to lower 2nd molar.
You also need ultrasonic scaling.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Firstly swelling is not due to extraction.
Keep gargling with warm salt water nd keep area clean .
Next Steps
Visit the dentist for cleaning your teeth
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Food debris should not be accumulated also rinse with hexadine mouthwash
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Dr. Deepika Chari
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi!
Did you bite on the cheeks?
It is not related to the extracted tooth.
The upper tooth seems to be facing the cheek side so it might be due to cheek biting.
Next Steps
Do visit the dentist who helped remove the tooth and clarify your doubt.
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It doesn't seem to be a matter of emergency. Just have a clinical opinion done. Take care.
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