Question 1

severe swelling around front and back tooth.. gum swelling. no pain and no sensitivity to hot/cold. how can i reduce swelling till i go to the docs?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling usually indicates an infection, either from the tooth or the gums.
Warm salt water rinses may help (dissolve one tsp of salt in a small glass of warm water), but is not a solution even if the swelling subsides.
Any swelling needs to be seen by your dentist.

Question 2

how can i reduce gum swelling?

Accepted Answer

Brush and floss: The most important thing you can do is brush and floss your teeth.  You should brush after every meal and floss at least once a day.  You can also rinse with warm salt water to help kill bacteria and that will also help with the swelling.

Question 3

how to make my gum swelling go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Gum swelling must have an underlying cause to it. Looking for it and treating it will help resolve the swelling. If it's infection, an antibiotic may be needed. If it's associated with a procedure you may have had, you may need to call your dentist for advice. You can take an antiinflammatory medication, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen (directions on the bottle) to begin with.

Question 4

pre menstrual gum swelling & pain, what do you recommend for this?

Accepted Answer

Not a whole lot: The hormonal surge, and changes during the menstrual cycle , as well as pregnancy  times, can directly cause changes in shape , color, sensation and health of the gums. There is a term even called pregnancy gingivitis. The best advice is to improve and increase your oral hygiene during these terms, also rinse or even brush with salt water and see your dentist more regularly.

Question 5

any ideas on how to make the gum swelling go away and take the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Swelling around you gums means that there is an infection .  You need to see a dentist for this.  In the meantime it is important to brush,  floss you teeth and use a mouthwash to help remove some of the debris in your mouth.

Question 6

will gum swelling go down after root canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes should : Gum abscess usually would go away after rootcanal..Time varies depending on severity of infection..Get it checked if doesnt go after few weeks of root canal and taking antibiotics.

Question 7

does trileptal cause gum swelling or make you more prone to cavities or other oral issues?

Accepted Answer

Not listed...: The side effects you list are not listed under Trileptal's side effects. This does not mean that it is impossible for these effects to occur with oxcarbazepine. If you are experiencing adverse effects from medications, please see your doctor.

Question 8

hi,currently l have two ulcerson my bottom gum, a little swollen gland (more on right node), shoul l treat it as a cold or just gum swelling?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Swelling of any kind is sign of inflammation. The question is what's the cause.  You should not treat anything unless you know for sure what the diagnosis is.  Ulcers on gums have many causes.  Two isolated ulcers could be aphthous ulcers, traumatic ulcers, or something else. Warm salt water rinses and topical corticosteroids (only recommended after a medical review) can help with that.

Question 9

how to get rid of gum swelling with otc meds?

Accepted Answer

Floss & H2O2: Floss and then rinse with hydrogen peroxide 2-3 times a day.Spit out the peroxide.

Question 10

how do you make gum swelling go down after a dentist visit?

Accepted Answer

Rinse and brush: Warm salt water rinses 3-4 times a day and gentle massaging with toothbrush twice a day.

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Severe swelling around front and back tooth.. gum swelling. no pain and no sensitivity to hot/cold. how can i reduce swelling till i go to the docs?

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How to make my gum swelling go away quickly?

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Pre menstrual gum swelling & pain, what do you recommend for this?

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Any ideas on how to make the gum swelling go away and take the swelling down?

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Will gum swelling go down after root canal?

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Does trileptal cause gum swelling or make you more prone to cavities or other oral issues?

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Hi,currently l have two ulcerson my bottom gum, a little swollen gland (more on right node), shoul l treat it as a cold or just gum swelling?

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