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Suggest Remedy For Bleeding Gums, Bad Breath And Slight Fever In A Toddler

My 2 year old son gums are bleeding won't eat any food due to pain. Has bad breath and slight fever. I believe he has gingivostomatitis. Does that require antibiotics to get better. Tylenol doesn't seem to be helping. And would I go to see a doctor or dentist.
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain complain your son is suffering from Gingivostomatitis and in toddlers it is a common disease and is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and is known as Herpetic Gingivostomatitis..
You should consult a Paediatric Dentist known as Pedodontist and get evaluated..
In case of Herpetic Gingivostomatitis the doctor will prescribe your child with oral antivirals like Acyclovir..
Tylenol or Ibuprofen can be taken for relief from pain and fever..
Over the gum cold packs will provide relief..
Application of xylocaine gel will numb the gums and provide relief..
Use an ultrasoft toothbrush to clean the teeth and gums will help in and help in preventing other bacterial infections in the gums..
Use a mouthrinse specially formulated for the kids for rinsing mouth..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Bleeding Gums, Bad Breath And Slight Fever In A Toddler

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain complain your son is suffering from Gingivostomatitis and in toddlers it is a common disease and is caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and is known as Herpetic Gingivostomatitis.. You should consult a Paediatric Dentist known as Pedodontist and get evaluated.. In case of Herpetic Gingivostomatitis the doctor will prescribe your child with oral antivirals like Acyclovir.. Tylenol or Ibuprofen can be taken for relief from pain and fever.. Over the gum cold packs will provide relief.. Application of xylocaine gel will numb the gums and provide relief.. Use an ultrasoft toothbrush to clean the teeth and gums will help in and help in preventing other bacterial infections in the gums.. Use a mouthrinse specially formulated for the kids for rinsing mouth.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..