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What Are The Treatments For Painful And Swollen Gum And Cheek?
Hi, I have a swollen gum on the left side next to the wisdom tooth. It's very painful and I have swollen cheek. I have been taking Iburp and using salt water which had helped. I have had this pain for the 3 days which has reduced. Can you suggested what should I do and could be the problem?.
I have dentist appointment on the 20 January
I have dentist appointment on the 20 January
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
This swollen gums can be because of an impacted tooth that might be situated below that gums. Better to get it removed as, it will create problem till it is there.
So you should visit your dentist and get it removed.
Hope it will help you.
This swollen gums can be because of an impacted tooth that might be situated below that gums. Better to get it removed as, it will create problem till it is there.
So you should visit your dentist and get it removed.
Hope it will help you.
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