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Should I Be Concerned About The Painful Gum Which Is Sore And Swollen?

Hi .I had a dental implant fitted 4 years ago a year later had bad infection .my dentist had to cut some gum away I think .then he had to pack it , when he put it back in .had antbiotic pills and drinks .now it is sore and swollen again .went to a new dentist last week .she said there was something on the xraynand I would need to see an oral surgeon .very painful
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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hi

thanks for writing in.

There might be some abscess in that region.
Do warm saline rinses twice a day.
Take a course of antibiotic & painkiller.
Visit your dentist as early as possible.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Should I Be Concerned About The Painful Gum Which Is Sore And Swollen?

hi thanks for writing in. There might be some abscess in that region. Do warm saline rinses twice a day. Take a course of antibiotic & painkiller. Visit your dentist as early as possible. Regards Dr. Neha Sumra