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What Causes Pain In Gums And Bluish Swelling?

I have a great deal of pain in my gums directly behind my third molar. There is a thick bluish swollen area that hurts so bad when I bite down or press on it with my finger. It has also swolen the left side of my jaw, pain going all the way down to my left lymph nodes. What could it be?
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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For proper treatment, you should visit a dentist for radiographic and oral examination of the involved third molar.
Till then, you can do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Take Ketorol DT 3 times a day for pain relief and Augmentin 375 2 times a day.
Hope i helped you with your query.
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What Causes Pain In Gums And Bluish Swelling?

Thanks for posting your query to HCM. For proper treatment, you should visit a dentist for radiographic and oral examination of the involved third molar. Till then, you can do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Take Ketorol DT 3 times a day for pain relief and Augmentin 375 2 times a day. Hope i helped you with your query.