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What Causes Pain In Teeth And Gums?
my tooth husts when i bite down and the gums on top of it hurt as well and now i have bumps at the side of my gums the gum pain is also spreading to the other side of my face my dentist said its because the bottom tooth has a cavity but what about my gums why are they so sore they ve been like this for atleat two-three days now and the pain is spreading
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The pain in the gums could be because of the chronic trauma by the sharp edges from the decayesd tooth. The pain in the tooth could be because of the infection in the tooth. Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out the tooth infection. If there is tooth infection get the tooth treated with root canal treatment and get the excess gums removed surgically.
You can also take a course of antibiotics like penicillin 500mg tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 3 days. do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
You can also take a course of antibiotics like penicillin 500mg tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 3 days. do saline gargling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello thanks for consulting at hcm..
You might be having abscess either periodontal or periapical..It might also have resulted in gum swelling resulting in severe pain,,, infection might have spread to soft tissue -cellulitis,, that the feeling you are getting of pain spreading..
You need iopa radiographs to check for extent of infection..and also medicine such as antibiotics and analgesics,,such as augmentin 625 mg twice daily if you are not allergic to it, and divon plus twice daily for pain...
kindly consult an oral surgeon for a check up and treatment..
hope it helps ,,take care..
You might be having abscess either periodontal or periapical..It might also have resulted in gum swelling resulting in severe pain,,, infection might have spread to soft tissue -cellulitis,, that the feeling you are getting of pain spreading..
You need iopa radiographs to check for extent of infection..and also medicine such as antibiotics and analgesics,,such as augmentin 625 mg twice daily if you are not allergic to it, and divon plus twice daily for pain...
kindly consult an oral surgeon for a check up and treatment..
hope it helps ,,take care..
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
It looks that one of your tooth in that area in infected and now an abscess has been formed in the apex of the tooth, that is why the gums has been also swollen with bumps.
Better you visit a good dentist as he will take an x-ray and get confirmed about the infection and plan the treatment accordingly.
Hope it will help you.
It looks that one of your tooth in that area in infected and now an abscess has been formed in the apex of the tooth, that is why the gums has been also swollen with bumps.
Better you visit a good dentist as he will take an x-ray and get confirmed about the infection and plan the treatment accordingly.
Hope it will help you.
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Painful gums can also arise due to localized sores on the gums, such as abscesses or aphthous ulcers (canker sores). Gum disease can ultimately lead to receding gums and even damage to the bones of the jaw. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also increase the sensitivity of the gums, which may in some cases lead to soreness or pain.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Painful gums can also arise due to localized sores on the gums, such as abscesses or aphthous ulcers (canker sores). Gum disease can ultimately lead to receding gums and even damage to the bones of the jaw. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can also increase the sensitivity of the gums, which may in some cases lead to soreness or pain.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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