Suggest Treatment For Gum Infection

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

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Mon, 3 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : Thank you. My gums on the upper right have been amazingly painful for the past three days. No bleeding, even when I floss. I am thinking that the nerve may be exposed. How is that nerve exposure treated?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Depends on the cause..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Pain in gums is commonly seen due to deep gum infection or there is also a possibility that either your teeth have become sensitive in that area or any deep tooth decay..

You should first of all consult a Dentist so that he can check clinically to find out what is exactly causing you the symptoms..

If required an x ray can be done of that area..

For now you can apply Lidocaine jelly over the gums to relieve pain..
Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Do warm saline gargle..

This will give you temporary relief till you get yourself evaluated..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards.
Dr.Honey Arora..

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