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How Should Gum Hole Pain With Swelling And Irritation Be Treated?

Hi, about 3 days ago I noticed that I was having pain in my bottom gum. When I look at it, there is what looks like a small hole there in just that one spot. It looks to be a little swollen there too. I also recently got my tongue pierced before I noticed the pain. I was wondering if that may have anything to do with it. The pain is bearable, it's just irritating because I've always had healthy teeth, never had a cavity, nothing. Is this something I can take care of at home or should I make a dentist appointment? Thanks !
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query , as you have hole in gum with swelling dont be worried so much see gum pain can be due to some reasons it can be due to poor oral hygiene , inflamation of gingivae , enlargement of gingivae due to deposition of food debris subgingival region of gums , or drug induced . Hole in gum can be sinus opening due to periapical or periodontal abscess .
I will suggest you to do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , you can apply ointment like stolin gum paint to reduce inflamation of gums , use regular mouthwash chlorhexidine .
I will also suggest you to consult dentist and go for examination of gums and its treatment, if needed go for oral prophylaxis also.

Hope this will help you.
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How Should Gum Hole Pain With Swelling And Irritation Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query , as you have hole in gum with swelling dont be worried so much see gum pain can be due to some reasons it can be due to poor oral hygiene , inflamation of gingivae , enlargement of gingivae due to deposition of food debris subgingival region of gums , or drug induced . Hole in gum can be sinus opening due to periapical or periodontal abscess . I will suggest you to do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , you can apply ointment like stolin gum paint to reduce inflamation of gums , use regular mouthwash chlorhexidine . I will also suggest you to consult dentist and go for examination of gums and its treatment, if needed go for oral prophylaxis also. Hope this will help you.