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Itchy, Red And Inflamed Gums, Flossing Causing Irritation, Swelling And Pain In Glands Under Mandible. Rinsing With Listerine

My gums are itchy, red and inflamed for the last 3 days. They do not bleed when brushing and I have regular check ups, I am brushing, flossing and rinsing with listerine and salt water to try to relieve it. The flossing seems to irritate it further. It's my whole mouth, but mostly my maxillary. Today my glands under my mandible started to swell and hurt.
posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013
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Swelling in glands under mandible indicate that it is lymphadenopathy .
It can be due to infection.
Swollen, red and painful gum indicate that there is some inflammation in that region.
consult dentist for further management.
Regards.
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Itchy, Red And Inflamed Gums, Flossing Causing Irritation, Swelling And Pain In Glands Under Mandible. Rinsing With Listerine

Hello dear Thanks for your query at HCM Swelling in glands under mandible indicate that it is lymphadenopathy . It can be due to infection. Swollen, red and painful gum indicate that there is some inflammation in that region. consult dentist for further management. Regards.