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How Can Sensitive And Swollen Gums Be Treated?

My gums have been sensitive and swollen at my front bottom teeth this afternoon I noticed a white spot on my gum and though it was food, I pushed on it and white stuff came out in the area that is swollen in front of my bottom tooth. Im freaking out ... What can it be
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It looks like there is food impacted in the gum crevice leading to infection and inflammation of the area. This is leading to soreness and pain.

If the impacted food particles are removed then massage the area with chlorohexidine gel and do warm saline gargles. Do cool compresses over it.

Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil if there is pain. If it still does not improve, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and a localized cleaning can help in improvement.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Sensitive And Swollen Gums Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like there is food impacted in the gum crevice leading to infection and inflammation of the area. This is leading to soreness and pain. If the impacted food particles are removed then massage the area with chlorohexidine gel and do warm saline gargles. Do cool compresses over it. Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil if there is pain. If it still does not improve, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and a localized cleaning can help in improvement. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora