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What Causes Swollen Gums With Bad Breath During High Fever?

My 2 year old has a fever of about 102.7 with really swollen gums (she wont eat or let me brush her teeth) and bad breath even after we tried brushing. What could this be? Do I just let it run its course and keep trying to brush/floss? Which should I go to...pediatrician or dentist?
Mon, 12 May 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swollen gums could be because of the deposits or herpetic gingivo stomatitis(since you are giving history of fever) consult a oral physician and get her teeth cleaned and you can use mouth wash or saline gargling. if the pain is more in the gums you can apply topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. consult a oral physician or a dentist. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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What Causes Swollen Gums With Bad Breath During High Fever?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the swollen gums could be because of the deposits or herpetic gingivo stomatitis(since you are giving history of fever) consult a oral physician and get her teeth cleaned and you can use mouth wash or saline gargling. if the pain is more in the gums you can apply topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. consult a oral physician or a dentist. i hope my answer will help you. take care.