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Gum issues
Hello Doctor, after eating anything, my one side upper gum feels like its swelled up around teeth or got tight. This happens almost everyday and eventually resolves on its own after few hours. I got NO cavities or calcus/tartar deposit around that section, Don't understand why this happens?
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There might be a periodontal pocket, which lead to food lodgement there.
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Go for clinical examination.Do rinses with Luke warm water with salt in it.
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This might be because of root caries or any due to any localised periodontal infection. There can be food impaction underneath.
Try to use floss after Eating.
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visit a dentist for x-ray and get a clear idea.
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There are chances of interdental cavity or interdental bone loss.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination.
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Dr. Meenakshi Sood
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41 yrs exp
Delhi
Reason for swelling after eating can be food impaction in that area. Or the tooth may be decayed. Or there may be deposits below the gum level which are not visible in the mouth.
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Please visit a dentist for proper examination and investigations. If you'd like, you can book an appointment with us. We'd be happy to treat you.
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