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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Gums With Bad Breath

Hello,

About a week ago I developed a strange white film on my tongue, my gums are swollen, and they bleed when I floss my breath is strong smelling. I stopped using my mouth guard because it hurts my gums. It even hurts to eat an apple.

What could this be? Should I go see my doctor?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, dont worry this swollen and bleeding gums are due to periodontal problem .

Consult dentist and go for Scaling and root planning .

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.

Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily.

Hope this will help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Gums With Bad Breath

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, dont worry this swollen and bleeding gums are due to periodontal problem . Consult dentist and go for Scaling and root planning . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. Do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily. Hope this will help you.