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Suggest Remedies For Swollen Gum Behind Two Teeth, Currently On Alphamox 500

hello,I have swollen gum behind two teeth of my upper mouth it may be gum infection I had no idea so I went to GP he prescribed for Alphamox 500. Gum is like a bubble for 8 days now what to now? should I go to doctor urgently or i can go after 1 month any suggestions
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your query swollen gum behind two teeth that is appearing like a bubble seems to be due to formation of a gum abscess that can occur due to infection in the area of the gums or can also be due to traumatic injury to the gums in that area with toothbrush bristles or any hard food leading to deeper impaction of the bacteria deep into the gums causing pus formation..
In case if there is any decayed tooth in the area it can also be a dental abscess..
As you are taking Alphamox that contains active ingredient Amoxicillin that is an antibiotic will help in reducing infection but you need to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and he can also do a proper evaluation and can do scaling of the gums followed by continuing antibiotics and painkillers and topical gum pain application for relief..
Do antiseptic mouthwash gargles..
In case of dental abscess root canal treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Dentist Dr. Harry Maheshwari's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen gum behind two teeth, currently on Alphamox 500 which occurs due to dental/ periodontal abscess leading to collection of pus and debris in gums. I would suggest you to take anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprufen /acetaminophen can be taken to reduce swelling. You should do warm saline gargles several times a day . You should apply lignocaine gel as it will give numbing effects. Visit your dental surgeon/ periodontist and get x-ray done to confirm the cause & give you a specific diagnosis. You should go for scaling of localized area and can go for root canal treatment as well if it is due to particular tooth.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Swollen Gum Behind Two Teeth, Currently On Alphamox 500

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your query swollen gum behind two teeth that is appearing like a bubble seems to be due to formation of a gum abscess that can occur due to infection in the area of the gums or can also be due to traumatic injury to the gums in that area with toothbrush bristles or any hard food leading to deeper impaction of the bacteria deep into the gums causing pus formation.. In case if there is any decayed tooth in the area it can also be a dental abscess.. As you are taking Alphamox that contains active ingredient Amoxicillin that is an antibiotic will help in reducing infection but you need to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and he can also do a proper evaluation and can do scaling of the gums followed by continuing antibiotics and painkillers and topical gum pain application for relief.. Do antiseptic mouthwash gargles.. In case of dental abscess root canal treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.