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Swollen Gums, Pressure On Teeth. Used Antiseptic Mouth Wash. Anything To Be Alarmed About?
So my gums were swelling a bit and when I placed pressure on my teeth it was a strange pressure. my teeth felt loose but when I tried to move the teeth with my finger they seemed very much so intact. So I upped to brushing three times a day instead of two-did a salt rinse and placed salt on what I possibly thought might be infected places..flossed lots..and did antiseptic mouth wash. Last night the pressure in my mouth finally went away in my gums and face and I was able to *eat* properly and it felt so great but even now my teeth feel like they have these weird gaps... Is it anything to be alarmed about? my gums aren t red but not pink..they re like a weird inbetween and there s purple on the gum...very light barely noticable like..light brusing. I m seeing a dentist Tuesday but is there anything to be horribly alarmed about?
Mon, 17 Dec 2012
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
i read your query,i would like to tell you that excess of anything is not good.
So i will suggest you-
1.Brush your teeth with ultra soft brush twice a day.
2.Use betadine gargles for 15 days and discontinue it after 15 days.
3.floss twice daily but gently.
4.regular dental visits after every 6 months.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care
Dr. Gunjan Gupta
Thanks for writing in.
i read your query,i would like to tell you that excess of anything is not good.
So i will suggest you-
1.Brush your teeth with ultra soft brush twice a day.
2.Use betadine gargles for 15 days and discontinue it after 15 days.
3.floss twice daily but gently.
4.regular dental visits after every 6 months.
Nothing to get worried.
Take Care
Dr. Gunjan Gupta
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Hello
Welcome to HCM
I would to inform you that you are suffering from periodontal problem.So you need to take extra care of your teeth by following mentioned guidelines:-
-doing gum massage with Rexidine -M gel.
-using soft bristle brush with gentle pressure.
-using betadine mouthwash twice a day for 15 days.
Consult your dentist for regular check-up.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
Welcome to HCM
I would to inform you that you are suffering from periodontal problem.So you need to take extra care of your teeth by following mentioned guidelines:-
-doing gum massage with Rexidine -M gel.
-using soft bristle brush with gentle pressure.
-using betadine mouthwash twice a day for 15 days.
Consult your dentist for regular check-up.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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Hello,
You seem to have gingivitis from what you have described. The weird gaps which you describe is normal during gingivitis and is usually not a cause for alarm. It is best to use a chlorhexidine mouth wash three times per day and clean your teeth adequately till you see your dentist. Also, take vitamin supplements and have a healthy diet with adequate fruits because these would accelerate the healing process.
You seem to have gingivitis from what you have described. The weird gaps which you describe is normal during gingivitis and is usually not a cause for alarm. It is best to use a chlorhexidine mouth wash three times per day and clean your teeth adequately till you see your dentist. Also, take vitamin supplements and have a healthy diet with adequate fruits because these would accelerate the healing process.
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