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What Causes Pain And Inflamation In Gums?
Question: Hi,
there is pain and swollen in my gums and i cannot take food in my mouth i cannot chew it if i chew its paining what i should do and what tablet i should take is any thing is serious should i consult a doctor for it.
if yes that i should take some tablet or any ointment please suggest me which one to take.
there is pain and swollen in my gums and i cannot take food in my mouth i cannot chew it if i chew its paining what i should do and what tablet i should take is any thing is serious should i consult a doctor for it.
if yes that i should take some tablet or any ointment please suggest me which one to take.
Brief Answer:
Inflamation in gums (gingivitis)
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXX,
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query.
Read your query , understand your concern XXXX as you have painful swollen gums , this is a sign of gingival inflammation this can due to some reasons such as
- Good oral hygiene is not maintained (deposition of food debris in subgingival areas of gums ).
- Improper brushing , or flossing technique.
- use of tobacco containing product.
I will suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene use soft bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth twice daily.
- Do XXXXXXX warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
- Use regularly mouthwash like Chlorhexidine or listerine for rinsing .
- Use waxed floss to clean interdental areas of teeth.
-Avoid gum irritants such as tobacco containing products (if you are taking).
- Gently massage your gums with pulp of your finger in circular motion for one minute.
- You can apply ointment like Stolin gum paint on gums and can take analgesic (painkiller ) like Diclofenac or Paracetamol for pain by consulting with your local doctor.
- You can consult your local doctor and take Vitamin C and folic acid supplements also.
You should consult dentist and go for visual examination and go for Scaling ( oral prophylaxis) for healthy gums .
Hope I have answered your query ,
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Inflamation in gums (gingivitis)
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXX,
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query.
Read your query , understand your concern XXXX as you have painful swollen gums , this is a sign of gingival inflammation this can due to some reasons such as
- Good oral hygiene is not maintained (deposition of food debris in subgingival areas of gums ).
- Improper brushing , or flossing technique.
- use of tobacco containing product.
I will suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene use soft bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth twice daily.
- Do XXXXXXX warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
- Use regularly mouthwash like Chlorhexidine or listerine for rinsing .
- Use waxed floss to clean interdental areas of teeth.
-Avoid gum irritants such as tobacco containing products (if you are taking).
- Gently massage your gums with pulp of your finger in circular motion for one minute.
- You can apply ointment like Stolin gum paint on gums and can take analgesic (painkiller ) like Diclofenac or Paracetamol for pain by consulting with your local doctor.
- You can consult your local doctor and take Vitamin C and folic acid supplements also.
You should consult dentist and go for visual examination and go for Scaling ( oral prophylaxis) for healthy gums .
Hope I have answered your query ,
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
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