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Gum swelling with pain in swallow
I had wisdom tooth infection for which I have consulted a dentist.
I have completed my 5 days medicine course which included below medicines:
Enzoflam 400
Augmentin 650
Dompan
The wisdom tooth infection is cured post completing the course.
But Since yesterday I am having gum pain on other side of the wisdom tooth. It's little swelled and paining in eating and swallowing. Attched the pictures, please suggest something, I am afraid of going clinic on regular basis in such time.
Suggestions are most welcome !
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Hi madam dont be afraid of it. This swollen &reddish gum is due to the accumulation of food particles and debris under the soft tissue around that un erupted last molar...
This is a common problem. I have seen this in so many patients.
The best option is removal of that teeth or removal of soft tissue overlying that teeth
Next Steps
i suggest a homely remedy
1.proper oral hygiene. brushing that area properly.debris accumulation almost removed.
remove food particle under the soft tissue around that teeth with sterile instruments.
2.salt water gargle..... thrice daily...
3.metrogyl dg ointment apply that area
Health Tips
take proper oral hygiene measures
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How long back did you take those medicines
Betadine gargle once a day, after food. 5-10 drops directly in mouth. Hold for 2-3 minutes and spit out.Not to eat drink or rinse for next half an hour.
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Opg is required for further treatment
Gargle with warm saltwater 3-4times a day
Looks like pericoronitis
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Hello Mam,
Although without a thorough clinical examination a diagnosis isn’t completely possible but this too looks like a case of pericoronitis. We would require an OPG X-ray along with this . But if the case has become chronic then the infection might take time to subside. I would like some more information regarding this case .
1. When have you taken the last dose of antibiotics ?
2. Has the infection on this current side occurred before ?
3. Are you having any associated symptoms like pain in the glands and tonsils ?
Next Steps
If the situation becomes aggravated, you might have to visit a dental clinic.
Health Tips
Warm saline gargle .
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Dr. Anshuman Ahuja
Dentist
22 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
This is infection in the gums around the impacted molar.
Next Steps
OPG followed by surgical extraction of the last molar.
Health Tips
Do lot of warm saline rinses. you may even have to take a course of antibiotic and pajn killer for another 3 to 5 days
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