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What Does Swelling In The Gums Indicate?

Hi there, this is the 2nd time but the most painful & no sign of it letting up.. right in the bottom of my mouth where my gums end & tongue starts i it's swollen, split in the middle (with my tongue i can fold them over) the pain is going into the left side of my tongue as well, this hurts only thing I can eat is ice cream (i also wear dentures)
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You have symptoms of swelling in gums which is due to presence of infection in that leading to formation of periodontal abscess. It could be due to throat infection at posterior area as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit oral physician once and get it examined properly. Go for root cleaning, curettage and root planning as you have debris inside gums. Use antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Do warm saline or betadine gargles to prevent bacterial build up. Go for flap repositioning if it is advised by periodontist.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Does Swelling In The Gums Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have symptoms of swelling in gums which is due to presence of infection in that leading to formation of periodontal abscess. It could be due to throat infection at posterior area as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit oral physician once and get it examined properly. Go for root cleaning, curettage and root planning as you have debris inside gums. Use antimicrobial mouthwash. You should take proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Do warm saline or betadine gargles to prevent bacterial build up. Go for flap repositioning if it is advised by periodontist. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes. Dr. Harry Maheshwari