Suggest Remedy For Sore Gums And Teeth With Headaches

Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2014

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Question : I have sore gums and teeth on the upper and lower left side and a mild headache .This cas been coming and going for a month.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be local inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
By your description it seems, local inflammation may be due to
1. infection or
2.a chemical(Tooth Paste or mouth wash) irritation
3, mechanical(Brushing) irritation.
At the same time because of irritation to nerve , it may be causing head ache.
Brush your teeth gently.
You have to get an XRay done , for that you have to see a dentist.
Till then you can carry on with the medication.
Just add a broad spectrum antibiotic like,Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Keep doing warm saline gargle.
Hope you have answer to your query , if any thing else, you are welcome.
Or you can close the question by rating the answer.
Good wishes.

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