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What Can Be The Reason For Swelling In The Gums?

Hi, my 21 months old daughter had high fever a few days ago, I notice her gums was swollen? Why is it swollen? Is it due to teething? What's the cure as she cry when she eats, I must be very painful when she bites. Could you please let me know what i can do to help my child? Is swollen gums a command problem for toddlers?
Many Thanks.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.

Yes,children are prone to gum problems.Nearly 70-80%% of all children suffer gingivitis.
This can also be due to teething.A clinical examination is necessary to help you.You did not mention the general oral hygiene status.Maintain good oral hygiene status.Brushing twice daily is a must.Watch on her brushing technique and do not over use mouth wash.Use a warm saline gargle thrice daily.Clean with a wet sterile gauze over the mucosa daily.

Gargle after every meal and snack.Sweets can be taken as part of meal if she cannot avoid them.
If this is due to teething,give a Otc pain killer.Give a teething ring which must be clean.Do not allow to chew on anything else.
Regards.
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What Can Be The Reason For Swelling In The Gums?

Hello!Thank you for posting here. Yes,children are prone to gum problems.Nearly 70-80%% of all children suffer gingivitis. This can also be due to teething.A clinical examination is necessary to help you.You did not mention the general oral hygiene status.Maintain good oral hygiene status.Brushing twice daily is a must.Watch on her brushing technique and do not over use mouth wash.Use a warm saline gargle thrice daily.Clean with a wet sterile gauze over the mucosa daily. Gargle after every meal and snack.Sweets can be taken as part of meal if she cannot avoid them. If this is due to teething,give a Otc pain killer.Give a teething ring which must be clean.Do not allow to chew on anything else. Regards.