Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Redness And Swelling In Gum Line?
I have a developed a red, swollen area around one of my upper teeth on the gum line. It does bleed. I have just noticed within the last 2 weeks. I go to the dentist every six months and never had an issue like this. I have been doing some home remedies first - brushing and flossing after every meal, a mouth rinse, salt water rinse. I have been thinking about what has changed in my lifestyle and the only thing I can think of is the last month, I have started taking Prevacid. Could this be the problem.
posted on
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Answered on
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Last reviewed on
dear sir/madam
your symptoms looks more like localized gingival inflammation and should b because of some debris getting pushed inside your gum line.
the medicine you are taking has nothing to do with this.
the easy solution is visiting a dentist near by for local curattage of the region and you must start using a water pick for better oral hygeine.
wish u good health
your symptoms looks more like localized gingival inflammation and should b because of some debris getting pushed inside your gum line.
the medicine you are taking has nothing to do with this.
the easy solution is visiting a dentist near by for local curattage of the region and you must start using a water pick for better oral hygeine.
wish u good health
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....