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Suggest Remedies For Swelling In Gums Due To Contact Allergy

My gums swell up whenever I eat chocolate or certain kinds of shellfish. This started about 3 years ago after a visit to the dentist for a deep cleaning. I went to an allergist, and he said that I am not allergic to chocolate or shellfish as far as he can determine, but I may have some sort of contact allergy with my gums. Is there anything that I can do to either make the swelling go down right away, or stop it altogether without having to change my diet. My teeth have become crooked because of the swelling over these three years. Thank you.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Read your query.

Allergic reaction to the gums (contact stomatitis ) can be due the preservatives or any of the flavoring agents in these things which is causing you the swelling of gums.

I would advice you visit a oral surgeon and get it evaluated ,if necessary a biopsy can be done.Recurrence of the allergy using the same products will confirm its diagnosis.Avoiding the products is usually recommended.

Get your teeth cleaned and check it for the irregularities and get it treated.Avoid the allergens.

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Suggest Remedies For Swelling In Gums Due To Contact Allergy

Thanks for using health Care Magic. Read your query. Allergic reaction to the gums (contact stomatitis ) can be due the preservatives or any of the flavoring agents in these things which is causing you the swelling of gums. I would advice you visit a oral surgeon and get it evaluated ,if necessary a biopsy can be done.Recurrence of the allergy using the same products will confirm its diagnosis.Avoiding the products is usually recommended. Get your teeth cleaned and check it for the irregularities and get it treated.Avoid the allergens. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.