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What Causes Sore And Bleeding Gum?
hi i had my front top tooth pulled out 10 years ago. i have a permanent fixture there now. over the past 2 weeks the gum has gotten red sore and bleeds. i feel like the annoying feeling goes into the hole where the tooth used to be, even feeling it on the roof of my mouth where the tooth would have been. i have never had an issue up until now. what could be wrong? i'm 32 years old 5'5 190 lbs. had a root canal in the same spot when I was 6 years old.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Hello Dear
Thanks for your query. First of all be relaxed, I will be most happy if I could help you out so please be relaxed and dont worry.
After going through your query it seems that a gap has been created between the gum and the bridge (permanent fixture). And food particles are getting entrapped in this space resulting in bacterial growth and therefore causing gingival inflammation (swelling, soreness, bleeding).
But other reasons also cant be ruled out before a proper clinical examination. It may also be due to plaque and calculus accumulation on the adjacent teeth or it may be also due to stomatitis.
•I advice you to get an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible and get a thorough clinical examination so that he/she can start the needful treatment.
• Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory tablet Zerodol-SP or Enzoflam (Diclofenac+Paracetamol+Serratiopeptidase) thrice daily for 2-3 days till you get your appointment with the dentist.
• TAKE THIS MEDICINE ONLY IF NOT ALLERGIC TO IT AND OTHERWISE HEALTHY.
• Apply topical gel like Metrogyl-Dg Forte or Rexidine-M gel (commonly chlorhexidine and metronidazole combination) on the affected area of the gums. Use it thrice daily for 4-5 days.
• Use Betadene/Viodine/Betakind (contains povidone iodine solution) easily available in medical stores, twice daily.
• Hope this will help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are welcome to ask me any time.
Take Care
Regards
Thanks for your query. First of all be relaxed, I will be most happy if I could help you out so please be relaxed and dont worry.
After going through your query it seems that a gap has been created between the gum and the bridge (permanent fixture). And food particles are getting entrapped in this space resulting in bacterial growth and therefore causing gingival inflammation (swelling, soreness, bleeding).
But other reasons also cant be ruled out before a proper clinical examination. It may also be due to plaque and calculus accumulation on the adjacent teeth or it may be also due to stomatitis.
•I advice you to get an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible and get a thorough clinical examination so that he/she can start the needful treatment.
• Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory tablet Zerodol-SP or Enzoflam (Diclofenac+Paracetamol+Serratiopeptidase) thrice daily for 2-3 days till you get your appointment with the dentist.
• TAKE THIS MEDICINE ONLY IF NOT ALLERGIC TO IT AND OTHERWISE HEALTHY.
• Apply topical gel like Metrogyl-Dg Forte or Rexidine-M gel (commonly chlorhexidine and metronidazole combination) on the affected area of the gums. Use it thrice daily for 4-5 days.
• Use Betadene/Viodine/Betakind (contains povidone iodine solution) easily available in medical stores, twice daily.
• Hope this will help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are welcome to ask me any time.
Take Care
Regards
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