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Suggest Cure For Infection In The Gums

My gum appears swollen & has expanded down between the two back teeth. It bleeds when I floss (which is not unusual as I do have periodontal disease and my gums bleed when I floss). Should I be concerned about the expansion between the teeth (it probably about 2/3 of the way down the length of the teeth)?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Read your query.

Are you on any medicines which is not mentioned here?

Gingival swelling is caused by many factors of the first being improper maintenance of the teeth and gums .

If I were a treating dentist , I would first advice the oral prophylaxis , following which the gums will reduce after the inflammation reduces.
If not the gingival excess had to removed by a surgical procedure.

Use of a mild antiseptic mouthwash and proper follow up and maintenance of the oral cavity is very important.

Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Cure For Infection In The Gums

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. Are you on any medicines which is not mentioned here? Gingival swelling is caused by many factors of the first being improper maintenance of the teeth and gums . If I were a treating dentist , I would first advice the oral prophylaxis , following which the gums will reduce after the inflammation reduces. If not the gingival excess had to removed by a surgical procedure. Use of a mild antiseptic mouthwash and proper follow up and maintenance of the oral cavity is very important. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.