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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swollen Gums And Constant Bad Breath
Posted on
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Question : hi doctor my wife's gums have swollen up and very painful and there is a consistent bad breath..!!
Brief Answer:
subgingival food debris , scaling and root planing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for consulting Healhcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as swollen and painful gums of your wife is concerend with consistent bad breath this can be due to deposition of food debris at subgingival region of gums . Can you upload image of swollen gums that will be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion and give you proper diagnosis . You can mail images to YYYY@YYYY with subject line 'Attention to Dr. Priyanka Tiwari'.
Based on detail provided I will suggest you some home remedies to reduce swelling of gum and avoid bad breath .
- Brush you teeth regularly . Twice daily .
- Use mouthwash regularly like Chlorhexidine .
- You can take vitamin C supplements by consulting with local doctor .
-Do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day .
-You can apply ointment like Gum paint on gum .
Dont be worried so much for consistent bad breath I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and oral prohylaxis (scaling and root planning ) .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
subgingival food debris , scaling and root planing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for consulting Healhcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as swollen and painful gums of your wife is concerend with consistent bad breath this can be due to deposition of food debris at subgingival region of gums . Can you upload image of swollen gums that will be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion and give you proper diagnosis . You can mail images to YYYY@YYYY with subject line 'Attention to Dr. Priyanka Tiwari'.
Based on detail provided I will suggest you some home remedies to reduce swelling of gum and avoid bad breath .
- Brush you teeth regularly . Twice daily .
- Use mouthwash regularly like Chlorhexidine .
- You can take vitamin C supplements by consulting with local doctor .
-Do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day .
-You can apply ointment like Gum paint on gum .
Dont be worried so much for consistent bad breath I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and oral prohylaxis (scaling and root planning ) .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
she saw a dentist today who prescribed amoxycillin and metronide and took an xray.
however she said that we need to get it treated...
the treatment will be worth $1200. i am not sure what does the treatment include.
also i have attached a picture of my wife's gums.
thank you.
however she said that we need to get it treated...
the treatment will be worth $1200. i am not sure what does the treatment include.
also i have attached a picture of my wife's gums.
thank you.
Brief Answer:
periodontal abscess , Drainage , irrigation and curettage .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Welcome again .
I have read your query and gone through the report(image) you have attached as far as I have observed pain and swelling is due to formation of pus ( abscess ) in gum that is known as periodontal abscess . As she has consulted dentist and your dentist has advised medication Amoxycillin and metronidazole for pain and swelling so she can take medicine and go for treatment . See Jackmaxxe treatment for periodontal abscess is drainage of abscess with gentle irrigation and Curettage (scaling of pocket ) . So for this I will suggest you to consult your dentist, discuss about treatment plan and go for treatment .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
periodontal abscess , Drainage , irrigation and curettage .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Welcome again .
I have read your query and gone through the report(image) you have attached as far as I have observed pain and swelling is due to formation of pus ( abscess ) in gum that is known as periodontal abscess . As she has consulted dentist and your dentist has advised medication Amoxycillin and metronidazole for pain and swelling so she can take medicine and go for treatment . See Jackmaxxe treatment for periodontal abscess is drainage of abscess with gentle irrigation and Curettage (scaling of pocket ) . So for this I will suggest you to consult your dentist, discuss about treatment plan and go for treatment .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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