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What Causes Swelling In The Gums?

I have swollen gums around my back teeth where my wisdom teeth used to be. Usually nothing but now the swellings around my cheek and down my throat as well it is very painful to swallow or nothing it's just a constant throbbing what should I do? I'm in a lot of pain
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

As per your query you have symptoms of gum swelling and swelling around teeth and throat which is due to presence of infection in that tooth area leading to formation of periodontal abscess.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit Periodontist once and get it examine properly. Go for root cleaning, curettage and root planing as you have debris inside gums. Use antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Do warm saline or betadine gargles to prevent bacterial build up. Go for flap repositioning if its is advised by periodontist.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling In The Gums?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. As per your query you have symptoms of gum swelling and swelling around teeth and throat which is due to presence of infection in that tooth area leading to formation of periodontal abscess. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit Periodontist once and get it examine properly. Go for root cleaning, curettage and root planing as you have debris inside gums. Use antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Do warm saline or betadine gargles to prevent bacterial build up. Go for flap repositioning if its is advised by periodontist. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes. Dr. Harry Maheshwari