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Suggest Treatment For The Swollen Piece Of Skin Between Two Front Teeth

Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015

Question: Im soooo neevous and scared the hard bit of skin on the front between my 2 top teeth is sore n when u press from the back it feels like my teeth are going fall

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief answer....seems like local infection in gums
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
There is absolutely nothing to worry as it seems that you have developed some infection of the gums which would require a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs.
You should consult your dentist for proper inspection,X ray of the teeth and a prescription of the above mentioned class of medicines.
With proper medicines you should be all right in next few days.
I hope it helps however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 minutes later)

Hi went to the dentist on friday and all she said was hygenist will help with that but i cant get in till 2 weeks im sooo scared ny teeth will fall out, i brush and use mouth wash 2 times a day and it only hurts on the hard middle pink bit of skin

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (4 minutes later)

Hello,
If you have been seen by the dentist,then be sure nothing serious is there and your teeth are not going to fall.
Brush your teeth gently.
Rinse your mouth well after every meal.
Take ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 3-4 days.
It would reduce swelling and ease out any pain.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (21 minutes later)

Thank you ive just taken ibuprofen i had a check up in april n all she said was ny gums were bit unhealthy then i went back on fri last week to have a tooth filled and i told her she didnt look and just said hygenist would help with it im literally not sleeping at night worrying my teerh will fall out as when u touch the hard pink bit it makes them feel like that did u get the picture i sent

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello,
I have seen the photographs.Your gums appear to be unhealthy,however your teeth are not going to fall off.When your gums are swollen or inflamed one does get a feeling as if teeth are going to fall but it doesn't happen so.
Keep taking ibuprofen and do regular brushing.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

What treatment will the hygenist do

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,
Dental hygienist educate you how to improve and maintain good oral hygeine and provide preventive dental care.
They also clean your teeth,remove plaques and look for signs of gum diseases.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

I think i have gum disease therefore what would they do to rectify itv

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (12 hours later)

Hello,
They would clean any plaques present and presribe antibiotics fr the infection,if present.
Rest they would educate about hygienic measures to be taken.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Ive woken up to my gum above that tooth burning n tingling

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,
It is better that you take ibuprofen regularly for few days in the dose of 400 mg three times a day.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (9 hours later)

Ive started taking ibuorfen abd gargling with salt water

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (9 minutes later)

Hello,
You are doing absolutely correct thing.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj