What Causes Swelling And Bleeding In Gums?

Posted on Sat, 21 Mar 2015

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Sat, 21 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor,
I am facing some problem in my gum for last few days. Some of my gums are bleeding and also swelling. But there is no pain. I brushed my teeth twice a day. During brushing also I can see that there is some blood. Can you suggest me the appropriate treatment
Best Regards
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Answered by Dr. Shesh Jaiswal (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gingivitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.

please mention your age.
according to your description it is a case of gingivitis(gum inflammation).

The best treatment is to go for full mouth scaling (cleaning) of teeth and gums.

use a good antiseptic mouthwash
quit intake of tobacco in any form if having the habit.
use a soft bristles toothbrush.
Maintain good oral hygiene.

Hope this answer helps.

Regards
Dr. Shesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Shesh Jaiswal (39 minutes later)

Dear Doctor,

Thanks for your reply. I am 26 years old. Can you suggest some medicine which can help other than Scaling. I don't want to do the scaling now. I did the last scaling 3 years before.

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shesh Jaiswal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gingivitis

Detailed Answer:

Scaling can be done in 6 months to 1 year interval depending upon the amount of tartar and inflammation.

You can take a ofloxacin plus ornidazole like oflox-OZ twice daily for five days if not allergic to it. As these are prescription drugs you will need to see a physician before getting them.
Use a gum astringent or gum paint like Hiora GA(from Himalaya).
Use a mouthwash like clohex twice daily.

Hope this answer helps.

Dr. Shesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta