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Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Gums And In Between Teeth
Posted on
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Answered on
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Question : My gum started hurting 2 days ago and today i look at it and it looks like this. It hurt when i floss and hurt when i eat between the teeth in that area seems hurt as well. When i touch it it feels like pain so i avoid rubbing it with my tougue. Is this serious or life threatening. What do you think this is?
Brief Answer:
infection/abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
From what you describe and the photo you have provided it looks like you have either a gum infection or a dental abscess. This is not immediately life threatening but it could progress to a more serious infection if you do not get it treated. It is important that you see a dentist as soon as possible. If you can not get in to see a dentist soon then go to an urgent care to see a doctor as you will probably need an antibiotic prescription. Please see either a doctor or a dentist within the next few days.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
infection/abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
From what you describe and the photo you have provided it looks like you have either a gum infection or a dental abscess. This is not immediately life threatening but it could progress to a more serious infection if you do not get it treated. It is important that you see a dentist as soon as possible. If you can not get in to see a dentist soon then go to an urgent care to see a doctor as you will probably need an antibiotic prescription. Please see either a doctor or a dentist within the next few days.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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