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Suggest Remedies For Swollen Gum Around One Tooth

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: my gum have swollen around one of my tooth
what would be some appropriate first aid
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gum or tooth infection , Measures , pictures .

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for consulting Healthcaremagic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as swollen gum around one tooth is concerned it can be due to Periodontal or Periapical infection secondary to Gum or Tooth infection . Can you upload image of tooth that will be more helpful for me to give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan .
Based on details provided I will suggest you some aids:
- Do warm saline rinses 3 to 4 times a day .
- You can take medicine like Amoxicillin with Metronidazole by consulting with local doctor .
- For pain you can take analgesic like Paracetamol or Diclofenac sodium .
- Maintain proper oral hygiene . Use mouthwash regularly .

Awating for pictures to comment further .

Hope my answer helps you .
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Suggest Remedies For Swollen Gum Around One Tooth

Brief Answer: Gum or tooth infection , Measures , pictures . Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for consulting Healthcaremagic . This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query . I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as swollen gum around one tooth is concerned it can be due to Periodontal or Periapical infection secondary to Gum or Tooth infection . Can you upload image of tooth that will be more helpful for me to give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan . Based on details provided I will suggest you some aids: - Do warm saline rinses 3 to 4 times a day . - You can take medicine like Amoxicillin with Metronidazole by consulting with local doctor . - For pain you can take analgesic like Paracetamol or Diclofenac sodium . - Maintain proper oral hygiene . Use mouthwash regularly . Awating for pictures to comment further . Hope my answer helps you .