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What Causes Swollen, Red Gums With Pus Between Teeth?
I have been diagnosed with HSV-1 and this time, after two rounds of my acyclovir I have swollen, red gums and my gums have spots of pus between my teeth and my gums will just start bleeding for no reason. I also have a constant headache and body aches. Could this be just a more severe outbreak or something more serious? FYI I had my teeth cleaned less than six months ago and there was no sign of gum disease.
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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This kind of symptoms of gums occur in cases of herpetic gingivostomatitis. It occurs in cases of HSV infection only. You should continue with your medications as it is a self limiting disease, and heal within 10-14 days.
Even you should start with a pain killer for pain and maintain proper oral hygiene. But if it does not heal after that also then you have to visit a good dentist for proper examination amd investigation.
Hope it will help you.
This kind of symptoms of gums occur in cases of herpetic gingivostomatitis. It occurs in cases of HSV infection only. You should continue with your medications as it is a self limiting disease, and heal within 10-14 days.
Even you should start with a pain killer for pain and maintain proper oral hygiene. But if it does not heal after that also then you have to visit a good dentist for proper examination amd investigation.
Hope it will help you.
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