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What Causes Swollen Gums And Burning Sensation On Tongue?
Hello ,
Im sure two days ago i developed
My gums were painful two days ago when I wake up and swollen . Since then I've been rinsing with hydrogen peroxide and crest pro health. The spot I was concerned about looked a bit better his morning and my gums are still slightly inflamed . Last night I used the crest pro health (I've been using it like every two hours ) and it burned the tip of my tounge .This morning I mixed water with the by the hydrogen peroxide and rinsed . It burned my whole mouth and the living where your gums and lips meet and made the bottom of my tounge white and it stayed for like two hours. I'll get to the dentist when I can for sure . The actual painful area of the whole mouth actually feels less painful than two days ago and isn't nearly as swollen .!is the burning tounge and the burning on my mouth because I'm doing overkill with the hydrogen peroxide and crest pro health ? I've seen pictures of gingivitis and the pictures I've seen are NOTHING like I've seen. Is the burning because I'm overdoing it ? I'm just hoping it will keep my mouth sterile enough to undo the gingivitis which it seems it may have started actually doing .
Thanks oh and will biaxin help?
Im sure two days ago i developed
My gums were painful two days ago when I wake up and swollen . Since then I've been rinsing with hydrogen peroxide and crest pro health. The spot I was concerned about looked a bit better his morning and my gums are still slightly inflamed . Last night I used the crest pro health (I've been using it like every two hours ) and it burned the tip of my tounge .This morning I mixed water with the by the hydrogen peroxide and rinsed . It burned my whole mouth and the living where your gums and lips meet and made the bottom of my tounge white and it stayed for like two hours. I'll get to the dentist when I can for sure . The actual painful area of the whole mouth actually feels less painful than two days ago and isn't nearly as swollen .!is the burning tounge and the burning on my mouth because I'm doing overkill with the hydrogen peroxide and crest pro health ? I've seen pictures of gingivitis and the pictures I've seen are NOTHING like I've seen. Is the burning because I'm overdoing it ? I'm just hoping it will keep my mouth sterile enough to undo the gingivitis which it seems it may have started actually doing .
Thanks oh and will biaxin help?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hello,
I suggest you stop using hydrogen peroxide and switch to warm salt water rinses since using multiple times a day. You must be careful of the percentage of peroxide used. You can continue the Pro Health one or two times a day. Try to take some anti-inflammatory medication such as tylenol or Advil. Practice proper daily hygiene including gently brushing your tongue. Proper nutrition with balanced vitamins especially vitamin B12 is suggested. Keep well hydrated.
Dry mouth can cause these symptoms especially after waking up if you have congestion or snore. Fungal infections such as oral thrush can cause the symptoms especially with your discomfort associated with the tongue. A prescription for an anti-fungal medication such as Nystatin would be prescribed by your dentist with this diagnosis. Changes in your health or medications taken can cause an imbalance in your oral environment. Your medical and dental history are important to determine possible causes. Are you up to date on your routine dental exam?
Please follow my suggestions and relax. Do not continue to try various medications without an actual diagnosis. Schedule a dental visit. Your dentist will evaluate your dental health and provide treatment recommendations based on a clinical diagnosis.
I hope you will feel better soon. Thank you for your inquiry
I suggest you stop using hydrogen peroxide and switch to warm salt water rinses since using multiple times a day. You must be careful of the percentage of peroxide used. You can continue the Pro Health one or two times a day. Try to take some anti-inflammatory medication such as tylenol or Advil. Practice proper daily hygiene including gently brushing your tongue. Proper nutrition with balanced vitamins especially vitamin B12 is suggested. Keep well hydrated.
Dry mouth can cause these symptoms especially after waking up if you have congestion or snore. Fungal infections such as oral thrush can cause the symptoms especially with your discomfort associated with the tongue. A prescription for an anti-fungal medication such as Nystatin would be prescribed by your dentist with this diagnosis. Changes in your health or medications taken can cause an imbalance in your oral environment. Your medical and dental history are important to determine possible causes. Are you up to date on your routine dental exam?
Please follow my suggestions and relax. Do not continue to try various medications without an actual diagnosis. Schedule a dental visit. Your dentist will evaluate your dental health and provide treatment recommendations based on a clinical diagnosis.
I hope you will feel better soon. Thank you for your inquiry
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