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Suggest Treatment For A Swollen And Infected Gum

Hi, I have an implant that replaces tooth # 8. Im good floser, and keep my dental visits regular, every 6 months. On my last check up - there was nothing wrong, but a week ago, I started to have a swollen gum from the inside of tooth #8. It bleeds in the morning and I could see puss coming out when the gum is pressed. I never had anything like it before, please advise!

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posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Greetings to you. According to the description given you seem to have gum disease at the implant site, the reason for bleeding and pus coming out. Get them examined by your dentist to identify the exact problem and treat you. Till your appointment please rinse with warm saline often. Hope my answer helped you.
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Bleeding and puss discharge associated with the tissue surrounding the implant suggests inflammation in the gums and presence of an abscess. If untreated can lead to destruction of the implant bone connection leading to the problems in the implant.

Medical conditions like diabetes and smoking habit will further worsen the condition.

I would advice you to visit your dentist and have it reviewed. The inflammation and infection will usually be cleaned in the affected area and if needed antibiotics will be prescribed. Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Have your implant routinely checked.

Hope this was useful.
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Suggest Treatment For A Swollen And Infected Gum

Greetings to you. According to the description given you seem to have gum disease at the implant site, the reason for bleeding and pus coming out. Get them examined by your dentist to identify the exact problem and treat you. Till your appointment please rinse with warm saline often. Hope my answer helped you.