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What Causes Swollen Behind And Between Upper Teeth?

This morning when I was brushing my teeth there was one spot that I felt just a tiny bit of discomfort. Now, it is a little swollen behind and between one of my teeth, upper. It almost feels like I burned it with something hot, but that did not happen. I was just at the dentist for xrays, cleaning etc a couple weeks ago and all was fine. Is this something that will most likely go away?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have swollen gum between upper teeth it can be due to periodontal problem or due to gingival Abscess.

Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day.

You can apply ointment Gum paint on painful gums twice daily .

Consult dentist and go for Currettage , if it is carious then go for Root canal treatment.

Hope this will help you.

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What Causes Swollen Behind And Between Upper Teeth?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have swollen gum between upper teeth it can be due to periodontal problem or due to gingival Abscess. Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day. You can apply ointment Gum paint on painful gums twice daily . Consult dentist and go for Currettage , if it is carious then go for Root canal treatment. Hope this will help you.