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Cut Above Canine Tooth Resulting In Swelling. Urts To Wear Retainers. Suggestions?

Hi my name is Destiny Im 16 ( not a smoker) and about four days ago I got a small cut right above my canine tooth resulting in it hurting really bad and swelling up. When ever I get a cut in my mouth I usually just let it heal on its own but because i have to wear retainers every night the cut in my mouth just wouldn't let it happen because it hurt to much. Therefore yesterday i bought some orajel to numb it while i wear my retainer. So last night i put some on then when i woke up this morning I took my retainer out to find that were my cut was the gums around it reaching from one tooth to the other was back,really dark red. normally I would go to a dentist right away but at the moment I dont have insurance. It would be wonderful if you could tell me if this sounds serious or not.Thank you.
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

According to your clinical symptom i suppose that you have developed a swelling and inflammation around canine tooth due to trauma from retainer.

Dont worry apply Dologel oral ointment topically over the affected area.
Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Maintain a very good oral hygiene.

Visit to the concerned Orthodontist and get the appliance modofied if causinf any problem.

Hope you find this as helpful,

Regards...
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Cut Above Canine Tooth Resulting In Swelling. Urts To Wear Retainers. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, According to your clinical symptom i suppose that you have developed a swelling and inflammation around canine tooth due to trauma from retainer. Dont worry apply Dologel oral ointment topically over the affected area. Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Maintain a very good oral hygiene. Visit to the concerned Orthodontist and get the appliance modofied if causinf any problem. Hope you find this as helpful, Regards...