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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Lower Gum Be Treated?
I have a tooth that got pulled about 15 years ago. It is my right bottom molar. There is a overlap of skin that the dentist said would heal it didnt now I get food like pepper in it but get it out and the pain stops. It is very sore to the touch inside and out and swelling with white marks on it.
Thu, 12 Apr 2018
Hello,
It seems the area is getting infected. You should consult a Dentist and get evaluated and if needed an x-ray can be done. In case if there is infection, the area can be irrigated with antiseptic solution.
A course of antibiotics like Augmentin can be taken and if there is pain, painkillers like Ibuprofen can be administrated. Also, do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
It seems the area is getting infected. You should consult a Dentist and get evaluated and if needed an x-ray can be done. In case if there is infection, the area can be irrigated with antiseptic solution.
A course of antibiotics like Augmentin can be taken and if there is pain, painkillers like Ibuprofen can be administrated. Also, do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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