What Causes Swollen And Painful Gums?

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014

Question: I am getting swollen and painful gums very often. What should I do to avoid it?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for scaling & do gum massage.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Swollen gums can be due to poor oral hygiene. You need to go for scaling & polishing.
Also do gum massage with gum tone gel 2-3 times a day.
Maintain proper oral hygiene by regular brushing & use 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Include citrous fruits in diet like aamla, lemon & oranges.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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