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What Causes Inflammation On The Gum?

I have had a tooth infection for quite some time ( 6 months) I do not have a tooth ache but my gum is slightly inflamed and i can feel pain when I touch i. I have twice taken antibiotics for 5 days at a tine but it only gets worse. Is this dangerous?
Fri, 23 May 2014
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Hi,
It seems that you might be having deposition of tarter between bottom of teeth and gums might caused some infection on gums giving rise gingivitis.
consult dentist and get examined.
If there are tarter ed teeth then go for scaling.
Do antiseptic gargles daily.
Avoid more sweets and junk food.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Inflammation On The Gum?

Hi, It seems that you might be having deposition of tarter between bottom of teeth and gums might caused some infection on gums giving rise gingivitis. consult dentist and get examined. If there are tarter ed teeth then go for scaling. Do antiseptic gargles daily. Avoid more sweets and junk food. Ok and take care.