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Bleeding gums
Hello Doctor,
Are my gums swollen? (Please see the attached image)
Sometimes I get a blood taste in mouth.Is this a cause of concern?
I am brushing and flossing my teeth twice a day
Applying Metrohex gel 2-3times a day from past 15days
Warm Salt water rinse 2-3 times a day
But no result..I can't visit dentist during these time.. Please suggest medicine so that my bleeding stops
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R u taking some medicine from long time?
history of pyorrhea in family?
Please let me know details for definite treatment plan.
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Yes you have swelling in front region of your gums..Your teeth seems to have attrition..
How is ur diabetic level ?Is that okay?If not please do check once.please give a smooth massage with brush while brushing your teeth... Clean inside your teeth also(area facing the tongue)..give gums a small massage too..
I think it's because your are not aware of how to brush..use proper brushing techniques-called modified bass technique.
Continue flossing..use preloaded floss,it will be more convenient..
Use chlorhexidine mouth wash also..
If you need use Tab metrogyl 600 mg once a day for 3 days...
Gargle with Lukewarm saline water ...
If conditions are good go and do a scaling for permanent solution..
And 3 month check-ups also will help you
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Hello practo user...yes definitely its a concern there is severe swelling on your gums in front region.
Swelling is due to the infection occurred due to plaque deposit.
Definitely you need deep scaling procedure.
At home you should maintain oral hygiene. You must know proper technique and flossing technique for effective cleaning.
Your medical conditions need to be discussed in detail for proper diagnosis.
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avoid using any unprescibed medication by yourself.
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This picture is not giving a proper diagnosis. We also need to see the inside area.
According to your history you need deep cleaning of your teeth and then the medication will also work.
For now use betadiene mouth wash. Use thrice daily.
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visit your nearby dentist
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Medication will be a temporary solution and mostly it won’t help without cleaning of your teeth .Visit your dentist and get deep cleaning done and after that take medication.Then the medication will also work properly
And also go for maintenance therapy till your symptoms subside
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Don't use metrohex gel.
Do warm water salt gargle.
Brushing after meal,twice daily.
Continue Flossing regularly.
Mouthwash: orahex pro, once in every 2 days, after meal, 5-10 drops directly in mouth, hold and spit out after 3 minutes. Don't eat drink and rinse for next half an hour.
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get a scaling done when you would be able to visit dentist.
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Dr. Sheeba Soni
Implantologist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes there is gum swelling. This may be because of deposits deep in your teeth which could not be removed . You require deep and thorough clean up.
You can use chlorhexidine mouthwash (10ml) twice daily for 14 days.
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Visit a dentist / periodontist
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