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Is Painful Swelling In My Right Lower Gums And A Blister Below The Molar Due To An Abscess?

Posted on Mon, 21 Feb 2022

Question: my right lower gums are swollen and painful and a blister has surfaced below one of my molars. is that an abscess?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more details

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Swelling of gums along with a blister are clear signs of infection.

Please provide following details so that I can guide you better.

- Since how many days is the symptoms present?
- Is the molar tooth decayed or painful?
- Is there any swelling present on cheek?
- Is there any pus discharge?
- Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication?

Please revert back with answers.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (27 minutes later)

symptoms present three days;
molar not painful;
no swelling on cheek;
no pus or discharge;
only medication is atenolol for mild MVP, no other conditions.
temp is 99.1

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be gum infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You should first of all consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.
An X-ray of the area should be done.
In case if there is gum infection then localized cleaning can be done.
It should be followed by a course of antibiotics like Metrogyl and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil.

If there is tooth infection then the tooth has to be treated with root canal treatment.

For now continue warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Do chlorohexidine gel massage over gums.

Please revert back with more questions.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj