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What Could Cause Pain And Swelling In Gums?
22 yo female, no mouth pain, diagnosed w/ periodontal disease 2 days ago. Appt set up for deep cleaning in 2 weeks, however, now in severe pain, swollen gums feel like they are on fire.....is this from the Dentist poking the tender gums, or infection? Of course it the weekend and they are closed...
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello:) Welcome to HCM.
You can take antibiotic Doxy-1 for a week course.This pain is not from the dentist poking but it is due to the infection.
You should not have milk along with this antibiotic and make sure you are not known allergic to this.
You can also take a pain killer like Imol plus thrice daily for 3 days.
Do warm salt water gargle thrice daily.
DO NOT hesitate to brush even if your gum bleeds.Use a soft tooth brush.
Regards.
You can take antibiotic Doxy-1 for a week course.This pain is not from the dentist poking but it is due to the infection.
You should not have milk along with this antibiotic and make sure you are not known allergic to this.
You can also take a pain killer like Imol plus thrice daily for 3 days.
Do warm salt water gargle thrice daily.
DO NOT hesitate to brush even if your gum bleeds.Use a soft tooth brush.
Regards.
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