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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Gums

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: Hi
I have a swollen gum and the inner cheek and gum hurts so much not sure if it is a dental problem or due to cold. Attaching photos. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload clear image.

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

Sorry, but the image that you have attached is blurred, so if possible please upload clear image..

As far as I can view the image I can see swelling in the gum around the wisdom tooth.
Is this the same location that you are talking about?
Since how many days is the swelling present?
What is your age and sex?

Please write back with answers.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (37 minutes later)

It has been persisting from 6 to 7 days. Attaching better images. My age is 24+ and sex female. Its been hirting to the extend of not able to open my mouth.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is appearing to be Pericoronitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the images and answers.

The swelling of the gum is due to infection in that area.
It is commonly due to food accumulation under the gum that is not cleaned and cause infection.
You should consult a Dentist and get evaluated..
You will be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.
Doing warm saline gargles and keeping the area clean will help..
Do antiseptic mouthwash gargling like Chlorohexidine mouthwash..
Do cool compresses over the cheek..
Take a soft diet.

Hope this information helps.

Regards.
Dr. Honey Arora.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Can you please advice on the dosage of Augmentin and Ibuprofen.

And any particular medication name.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide following details first to prevent complication..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

First please specify your age and sex and also that do you have any allergy to any medication?
Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medication?

Please revert back..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy