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Suggest Treatment For Hurting Lump On My Gum

had a teeth pulled 5/21. molar plus front 3 upper for partial denture. had descaling 6/16.. came down with parotis 6/20. hospitalized and treated. now have lump on outer gum of pulled molar that hurts. also, cannot open jaw..what needs to be done?
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Thanks for using Health Care magic.

Read your query.

The symptoms you have mentioned in the query, suggests the non healing of the tooth socket and also there is a formation of abscess which is causing you the pain and difficulty in opening the mouth.

I would advice you to visit your dentist so that he will have a look at it and if there is an abscess he can do the required treatment to induce the healing of the socket.

Additionally you will require antibiotic like amoxicillin three times a day and metrogyl tablets , ibuprofen ( if you are not allergic to any medication).

Warm saline gargling will be of major help to you.

Maintain a good oral hygiene and avoid vigorous gargling .

Hope this was helpful.

Thanks and regards.
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Dentist, Orthodontics,  Dr. Swati Sharma's  Response
You seem to be having infection in the region of extracted tooth. You need to start antibiotic course to subside infection and also start taking pain killers thrice daily.
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Suggest Treatment For Hurting Lump On My Gum

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. The symptoms you have mentioned in the query, suggests the non healing of the tooth socket and also there is a formation of abscess which is causing you the pain and difficulty in opening the mouth. I would advice you to visit your dentist so that he will have a look at it and if there is an abscess he can do the required treatment to induce the healing of the socket. Additionally you will require antibiotic like amoxicillin three times a day and metrogyl tablets , ibuprofen ( if you are not allergic to any medication). Warm saline gargling will be of major help to you. Maintain a good oral hygiene and avoid vigorous gargling . Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.