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Is It To Be Concerned About The Swollen Gums Under A Tooth?
I have a swollen portion of my gums only under one tooth near the back and bottom. It feels as though its even swollen into the jaw bone. I was recently prescribe chlorhexidine oral rinse because I didnt take care of my teeth the way I should have. Is it possible for problems to get worse when starting the rinse before it gets better?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hello,
Read your query, as you have swollen gums under tooth this can be due to periodontal problem may be formation of periodontal Abscess due to deposition of plaque , calculus , food debris for this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOPA Xray of tooth if swelling is due to periodontal problem then go for oral prophylaxis that is scaling and curretage of tooth .
Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Hope this will help you.
Read your query, as you have swollen gums under tooth this can be due to periodontal problem may be formation of periodontal Abscess due to deposition of plaque , calculus , food debris for this you should consult dentist and go for investigations IOPA Xray of tooth if swelling is due to periodontal problem then go for oral prophylaxis that is scaling and curretage of tooth .
Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Hope this will help you.
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.
Use the chlorhexidine rinse prescribed by your dentist.It will get worse if you do not start oral hygiene routine even now.
Use gum tone gel thrice daily for five minutes and rinse it off.Use mouth wash daily for ten days followed by thrice a week.
Use interdental brush in between the teeth where you have gum swelling.Also, get a xray done to make sure the tooth and the bone around it is intact.
Regards.
Use the chlorhexidine rinse prescribed by your dentist.It will get worse if you do not start oral hygiene routine even now.
Use gum tone gel thrice daily for five minutes and rinse it off.Use mouth wash daily for ten days followed by thrice a week.
Use interdental brush in between the teeth where you have gum swelling.Also, get a xray done to make sure the tooth and the bone around it is intact.
Regards.
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