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What Causes Itching In The Gums?

I am 38 weeks pregnant and had my bottom left wisdom tooth removed 2 weeks ago. I was prescribed antibiotics but never took them. This week my bottom right side (gums) were throbbing so I took the antibiotics thinking it would help. The pain is gone but now my gums on the lower right side are itchy terribly. Could it be the antibiotics?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It looks like there is infection in the gums that has caused itching due to inflammation.

Many a times there is inflammation of the gums in pregnancy that is due to hormonal changes and the condition becomes worse if there is infection and deposits in the gums. You should consult an oral physician and get evaluated.

For now, you should do:
- Warm saline gargles
- Do ice packs over the gums
- Avoid spicy and acidic foods
- Massage the gums with Chlorohexidine gel but do not swallow and keep spitting

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Itching In The Gums?

Hello, It looks like there is infection in the gums that has caused itching due to inflammation. Many a times there is inflammation of the gums in pregnancy that is due to hormonal changes and the condition becomes worse if there is infection and deposits in the gums. You should consult an oral physician and get evaluated. For now, you should do: - Warm saline gargles - Do ice packs over the gums - Avoid spicy and acidic foods - Massage the gums with Chlorohexidine gel but do not swallow and keep spitting Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora