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What Causes Pain And Redness In Gums?

Hi,the other day i was eating when i noticed between my bottom gums and lip were hurting me. its a dark red and hurts a lot whenever i eat or kiss my boyfriend. i figured i just cut my gums or the inside of my lip since i was eating chips. but its been a few days now and the pain is spreading across my bottom lip/gums. my friend (who is studying to be a nurse) thinks i just cut it but i dont see a cut or feel one. its very uncomfortable and i would like to know if there is anything i can do or take to make the pain go away so i can eat normally again. thank you.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards dental abscess .There can be many reason for occurrence like :-

Tooth infection that travels from cavity in tooth to the root tip of tooth .

Gum infection which travel down the root tip .

Trauma to tooth .

Clenching of tooth .

I would suggest you to :-

Do betadin and warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day .

Maintain proper oral hygiene .

Apply orabase gel for irritation and itching .

Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.

consult dentist for proper examination .

Doctor may order X-ray to find out exact cause or to rule to condition like herpes or canker sore .

Doctor may perform root canal , drain the abscess or prescribe antibiotics .

In sever cases dentist preform procedure like apicoectomy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Redness In Gums?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards dental abscess .There can be many reason for occurrence like :- Tooth infection that travels from cavity in tooth to the root tip of tooth . Gum infection which travel down the root tip . Trauma to tooth . Clenching of tooth . I would suggest you to :- Do betadin and warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day . Maintain proper oral hygiene . Apply orabase gel for irritation and itching . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray to find out exact cause or to rule to condition like herpes or canker sore . Doctor may perform root canal , drain the abscess or prescribe antibiotics . In sever cases dentist preform procedure like apicoectomy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari