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What Causes Swelling In Gums?

Okay i recently went to the dentist and my wisdom tooth wasn't affecting anything but now (weeks later) i have a swollen gum on one tooth. I feel it smells but when I smell my breath it doesn't smell bad. Could this be something serious or something minor?
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Hello.I read through your query accordingly the swollen gums can be due to gingivitis on that tooth which needs to be cleaned with machine.(scaling).If there is infection inside the gums it may smell bad or taste bad.So i suggest you to go to dentist get any infection ruled out and get it thoroughly cleaned with machine by dentist.And meantime do salt water gargle and do brushing and flossing regularly.Hope you are benefitted something from this reply.Have a healthy day!!!
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What Causes Swelling In Gums?

Hello.I read through your query accordingly the swollen gums can be due to gingivitis on that tooth which needs to be cleaned with machine.(scaling).If there is infection inside the gums it may smell bad or taste bad.So i suggest you to go to dentist get any infection ruled out and get it thoroughly cleaned with machine by dentist.And meantime do salt water gargle and do brushing and flossing regularly.Hope you are benefitted something from this reply.Have a healthy day!!!