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What Causes Gum Soreness While Suffering From Cold?

my husband has had a cold for a few days...coughing, head and chest congestion, no fever. Saturday was his worst day. Now it's Monday and his gums are sore and red, especially along three particular teeth. They are bleeding slightly and looks like a few small white spots at the gum line. He rinsed with salt water a couple hours ago but it hasn't helped. He has an appointment for a teeth cleaning tomorrow (a normal 6-month check up.) He doesn't usually have gum problems. Do you think it's related to the cold/virus? Is there anything else he can do to relieve the irritation?
posted on Fri, 9 Feb 2018
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Hello,

Yes, it is probably related to the cold only. As the infection will subside the gums will also get better. For now to relieve the symptoms he can start applying Lidocaine gel over the gums to relieve the pain and discomfort.

Do cool compresses over the gums to reduce inflammation and bleeding. He can also do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles. Take soft meals and avoid spicy and hard foods. He should brush with a soft toothbrush to avoid injury to the gums. Let him get the cleaning of teeth done to reduce the symptoms faster.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Gum Soreness While Suffering From Cold?

Hello, Yes, it is probably related to the cold only. As the infection will subside the gums will also get better. For now to relieve the symptoms he can start applying Lidocaine gel over the gums to relieve the pain and discomfort. Do cool compresses over the gums to reduce inflammation and bleeding. He can also do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles. Take soft meals and avoid spicy and hard foods. He should brush with a soft toothbrush to avoid injury to the gums. Let him get the cleaning of teeth done to reduce the symptoms faster. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora