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Suggest Remedies For Gum Infection After A Root Canal Surgery
Question: i have redline on my front lower gum,my front top teeth has been root canal for years now but i feel no pain,tnx...and my inner cheeks swollen
Brief Answer:
Gum infection, scaling, tooth infection, medication
Detailed Answer:
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As far as the red color over the gums is concerned it can be because of the the gum infection secondary to the deposits. Nothing to be panic get the teeth cleaned and apply chlorhexidine ointment over the gums. Maintain the oral hygiene.
The swelling over the cheek can be because of the tooth infection that has resulted in the formation of cellulitis(pus spread to involve soft tissues ).
Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph like orthopantomograph done to confirm the diagnosis. If there is a tooth infection, it has to be treated. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic ). Upload the images of the cheek and gums for the better diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope I have answered your query. if you have any queries reply me back. Take care.
Gum infection, scaling, tooth infection, medication
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query
As far as the red color over the gums is concerned it can be because of the the gum infection secondary to the deposits. Nothing to be panic get the teeth cleaned and apply chlorhexidine ointment over the gums. Maintain the oral hygiene.
The swelling over the cheek can be because of the tooth infection that has resulted in the formation of cellulitis(pus spread to involve soft tissues ).
Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph like orthopantomograph done to confirm the diagnosis. If there is a tooth infection, it has to be treated. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic ). Upload the images of the cheek and gums for the better diagnosis and treatment plan.
I hope I have answered your query. if you have any queries reply me back. Take care.
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Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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