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How Can Swelling In The Gums Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017

Question: hi, I am 36 year old male. have upper mouth swollen for few days. kindly see the pic and advice.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

I can see swelling over the gum with reference to wisdom tooth and swelling of the incisive papilla that is a ridge like structure behind upper front teeth..
I would like to know a few more details so that I can guide you appropriately...
1.Do you have pain also associated with swelling?
2.Are there any other areas that are swollen too?
3.Do you experience any blood or pus discharge from gums?
4.Do you take any medication or do you experience dry mouth?
5.Did you have such symptoms anytime in the past also?
6.Did you burn your mouth with some hot food?
7.Do you have acid reflux problem?
8.Can you tell me since how many days this started and did the swelling begin from wisdom tooth area?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (29 minutes later)

1. yes little when tongue touches that part
2. no
3. No
4. dry mouth yes. no medicine
5. no
6. don't remember
7. yes acid reflux
8. probably a week or less.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify the part.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again...

Can you please make it clear which is the painful part you are talking about when touched by tongue?

Is it the gum around wisdom tooth or the area behind your upper front teeth?

Awaiting....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (44 minutes later)

bit of both but not much. only tingling when touched.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation of.mucosa or Mucositis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
It looks like inflammation of mucosa only and dry mouth and acid reflux can both contribute to it..
So for relieving the symptoms you should gargle with mouthwash containing Lignocaine/ Lidocaine..
You can suck ice pops..
Take Vitamin B complex supplement daily..
Avoid spicy and irritant foods..
You should also take remedies for dry mouth like chewing sugar free chewing gum..
Drink plenty of water..
You can also instil artificial saliva drops..
For acid reflux problem you can take antacids half an hour before meals..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (59 minutes later)

actually I don't feel any swelling near wisdom tooth you mentioned. but this upper mouth swelling is there. I have had tinnitus for few months and stuff dry nose all time.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide following details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
As you told that you have tinnitus and stuffed dry nose, so along with it do you also have symptoms like post nasal drip, pain on face , upper teeth and gums, blocked ear, hearing loss etc.
Did you ever undergo ear examination or sinus x ray done?
Did you take any medication for the same?
Do you have any known allergies?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy