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Gum overgrowth and infection
I am 35weeks pregnant and now facing gum infection or a little over growth near my lower wisdom teeth. What is the best treatment at this point in time for the same
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professional cleaning is needed but as u r in 3rd trimester, its not idea time to treat it, you can do salt water gargle as palliative treatment .
but yes if you general health is good with your gynecologist consult you can go for cleaning procedure
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U can get ur teeth cleaned and polished
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Dear patient,at this time very less can be done .
Warm saline water gargles along with good oral hygiene maintenance.
Visit the dentist to evaluate the problem.
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Dr. Gauri Srinidhi
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27 yrs exp
Pune
If the gum overgrowth is making eating food really difficult and painful sometimes the dentist can ease things for you by smoothening the opposite tooth.. This can be done even in late pregnancy..
Also some drugs antibiotics and painkillers are definitely safe especially in this last stage of pregnancy.. But u need to visit a dentist for sure..
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Better to do it now because once your bundle of joy arrives, you will be having your hands full and will need to eat well for both of your well being! :)
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