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Suggest Treatment For Gum Infection

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Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Question: Thank you. My gums on the upper right have been amazingly painful for the past three days. No bleeding, even when I floss. I am thinking that the nerve may be exposed. How is that nerve exposure treated?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Depends on the cause..

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

Pain in gums is commonly seen due to deep gum infection or there is also a possibility that either your teeth have become sensitive in that area or any deep tooth decay..

You should first of all consult a Dentist so that he can check clinically to find out what is exactly causing you the symptoms..

If required an x ray can be done of that area..

For now you can apply Lidocaine jelly over the gums to relieve pain..
Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Do warm saline gargle..

This will give you temporary relief till you get yourself evaluated..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards.
Dr.Honey Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Gum Infection

Brief Answer: Depends on the cause.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Pain in gums is commonly seen due to deep gum infection or there is also a possibility that either your teeth have become sensitive in that area or any deep tooth decay.. You should first of all consult a Dentist so that he can check clinically to find out what is exactly causing you the symptoms.. If required an x ray can be done of that area.. For now you can apply Lidocaine jelly over the gums to relieve pain.. Take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Do warm saline gargle.. This will give you temporary relief till you get yourself evaluated.. Please write back for more queries.. Regards. Dr.Honey Arora..