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Need Medication For A Pain And Swollen Spot On The Gum After Removal Of Wisdom Teeth

On the lower left side of my mouth, behind my last molar (I had my wisdom teeth removed years ago) there is a swollen spot on my gum. There is only mild pain when I touch it, except for one area that has a more acute pain. That area is darker than the rest of the gum (something like a mix of purple and black). When I wipe the dark area with the tissue and smell the tissue, I can smell the stink of plaque. Is this swelling something that will go down naturally (if so, how can I help it along?), or should I see a doctor or get a prescription for antibiotics?
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have swelling and painful area of wisdom tooth removal dont worry it can be due to Bony spicule present or due to poor oral hygiene leads to bacterial infection.

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day

You should consult dentist and go for Oral examination , of it is due to bony spicules then go for Alveoloplasty , and oral prophylaxis .

Hope this will help you.

Wishing you good health.
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Need Medication For A Pain And Swollen Spot On The Gum After Removal Of Wisdom Teeth

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have swelling and painful area of wisdom tooth removal dont worry it can be due to Bony spicule present or due to poor oral hygiene leads to bacterial infection. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day You should consult dentist and go for Oral examination , of it is due to bony spicules then go for Alveoloplasty , and oral prophylaxis . Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.