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Will Mouthwash Kill Gum Infection?
My front lower teeth are sore and swollen, sensitive to the touch both inside and touching my chin. I noticed the gums were pink fading to a darker almost purple color, like a bruise. At the too of my gums just before my teeth I noticed white puss when I pushed in my gums slightly with my tongue. I have recently been to the dentist and am using a mouthwash to prevent gum issues. Will this prescription grade mouthwash eventually kill a gum infection?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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The gum infection is the reason for the pain, pus discharge and Purple color of the gums. Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined and get your teeth cleaned once.
Only mouth wash will not help to cure the infection but it maintains the oral hygiene by controlling the organisms but for a complete cure we need to remove the cause, that is deposits has to be removed.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The gum infection is the reason for the pain, pus discharge and Purple color of the gums. Consult a oral physician and get yourself examined and get your teeth cleaned once.
Only mouth wash will not help to cure the infection but it maintains the oral hygiene by controlling the organisms but for a complete cure we need to remove the cause, that is deposits has to be removed.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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