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Suggest Remedy To Stop Receding Gums
I'm female; almost 18 years of age, about 115 lbs, and about 5'10''.
My symptoms began with a very sore throat and my gums felt strange. Eventually, I developed a minor earache, my gums became extremely swollen, red, and seem to be receding quickly away from my teeth, (because of the pain that goes along with the gum swelling, I haven't been able to eat much- and only yogurt and jello when I do) and lastly, I've had severe dizziness when I stand up, and soon after I began growing sick to my stomach and was unable to stand up for any period of time. After all the symptoms had hit their worst, I had a fever of 101 which we've been able to get back down to 99 twice. The person we consulted with said this was viral and I could only rinse with salt water and drink lots to wash it out. Is there ANYTHING else I can do to make the gums stop receding??? That is the worst part...
My symptoms began with a very sore throat and my gums felt strange. Eventually, I developed a minor earache, my gums became extremely swollen, red, and seem to be receding quickly away from my teeth, (because of the pain that goes along with the gum swelling, I haven't been able to eat much- and only yogurt and jello when I do) and lastly, I've had severe dizziness when I stand up, and soon after I began growing sick to my stomach and was unable to stand up for any period of time. After all the symptoms had hit their worst, I had a fever of 101 which we've been able to get back down to 99 twice. The person we consulted with said this was viral and I could only rinse with salt water and drink lots to wash it out. Is there ANYTHING else I can do to make the gums stop receding??? That is the worst part...
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
Hi
In regard to your query, as your doctor said it is viral infection and please follow the instructions what ever he said. You can use mouth wash or warm saline gargling for temporary relief and inflammation also will come down.
2. Coming to your receeding gums it is very much clear that they are extremely inflammed once the infection the has come down only then exact status of your gums will be seen.
3. Treatment for the receeding gums you can visit your periodontist for the best diagnosis and the treatment as well.
So finally nothing much to worry please visit your specialist dentist as mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query .
In regard to your query, as your doctor said it is viral infection and please follow the instructions what ever he said. You can use mouth wash or warm saline gargling for temporary relief and inflammation also will come down.
2. Coming to your receeding gums it is very much clear that they are extremely inflammed once the infection the has come down only then exact status of your gums will be seen.
3. Treatment for the receeding gums you can visit your periodontist for the best diagnosis and the treatment as well.
So finally nothing much to worry please visit your specialist dentist as mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query .
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