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What Causes Painful Mouth And Numb Gums?
I have a painful feeling in my mouth but my gums almost feel numb. I have had a cold for a day, have been taking nyquil and i have a cold sore that i have been taking lysine for and putting abreva on. it is really very painful more than numb now, i havent taken nyquil since 8 this morning and it is now 6pm
Fri, 23 May 2014
Hello
I hv read your query.pain and swelling in gums may be due to gingivitis.you have nt mentioned ur age.gingivitis can occur due to mny reasons.bt mostly due to poor oral hygiene. i suggest u to have a comlete mouth scaling(cleaning) done.meanwhile you can take metronidazole tab and amoxycillin plus calvulonic acid tab it ll help you with the sore throat also.rinse ur mouth thrice with a gud mouthwash. if pain is more painkiller can be taken.
Hope this ans helps
Rgards
Dr. Shesh
I hv read your query.pain and swelling in gums may be due to gingivitis.you have nt mentioned ur age.gingivitis can occur due to mny reasons.bt mostly due to poor oral hygiene. i suggest u to have a comlete mouth scaling(cleaning) done.meanwhile you can take metronidazole tab and amoxycillin plus calvulonic acid tab it ll help you with the sore throat also.rinse ur mouth thrice with a gud mouthwash. if pain is more painkiller can be taken.
Hope this ans helps
Rgards
Dr. Shesh
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