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Swollen Gums
I have swollen gums on the right side of my face. They don't cause much pain but it seems like I am chewing something the whole time.
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Swollen gums are signs of inflammation or infection.
Pain or painless it has to be taken care of
Next Steps
Consult an Oral Medicine specialist
Health Tips
Do not bite or squeeze or irritate the swelling
Avoid hot foods
Avoid biting on that area temporarily as it may worsen
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Dr. Prashant Bhangale
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.You need to visit dentist early. Any swelling should be checked properly.Even if there is no pain,do not ignore.
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Avoid putting pressure .
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dentist
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hello sir u should go for scaling(Full mouth cleaning) .Do warm saline rinses twice a day for 7 days. Kindly get a clinical check up done for confirmed diagnosis.
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