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Suggest Treatment For A Swollen Bump On The Gums Of A Child

my 5 year old son has a tooth in the back that looks like it broke off it s down to his gums there is a swollen bump with blood inside the piece of tooth thats left he is complaining of pain but not very much its the weekend and emergency dentists are closed what should i do ?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello,

The swollen bump on the gums could be because of the gum infection secondary to the sharp margins of the root. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. If it is in a very bad condition, get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. Meanwhile, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin three times a day, and Ibuclin junior three times a day for three days if you are not allergic.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
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Suggest Treatment For A Swollen Bump On The Gums Of A Child

Hello, The swollen bump on the gums could be because of the gum infection secondary to the sharp margins of the root. Consult a pediatric dental surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out the infection. If it is in a very bad condition, get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. Meanwhile, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin three times a day, and Ibuclin junior three times a day for three days if you are not allergic. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S