Question 1

the gum around the third molar is swollen a little, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Keep em Clean: Brush, floss and use the water Pik  keep your gums and teeth clean and the swelling will go down. If it does not or if there's pain, pus, more swelling, bad taste or odor see your dentist.

Question 2

i have a swollen gum over my left molar. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Any condition involving gum swelling usually indicated some level of infection at play. Best to see a dentist asap before it becomes worse and more complicated.

Question 3

what does it mean when your back molar gums are swollen?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Disease: It means you have unhealthy gums.  See your dentist.

Question 4

the gum behind my molar tooth is swollen and hurts! what to do?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth: Do you have wisdom teeth yet? Sometimes when they are erupting they feel that way and nothing to warry, sometimes they erupt to wrong direction and they should be taken out.  Anyways check with your dentist.

Question 5

gum is swollen near the back of my left molar. sudden and very painful! what to do?

Accepted Answer

Call dentist: Sounds like you have an abscess. Can't tell if it is related to your gums or your tooth, over the internet, without a radiograph.

Question 6

i have a swollen gum on the second to last molar, top left.  its been swollen for over a month. its not painful at all and doesnt bleed when brush?

Accepted Answer

Gum Swelling: Please have it examined by a local dentist. Without knowing anything about that tooth, the surrounding teeth, your health and social habits (smoking) it is not possible to accurately diagnose your issue. No pain and no bleeding does not mean no problem.

Question 7

i had a popcorn stuck in my molar. the inflammation has gone down but still, it is somewhat swollen and sensitive. ithurts to brush/eat from there. will the gum grow back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you had healthy gum before the popcorn incident then your gums will recover.

Question 8

chipped upper 2nd molar, gum line is red, and very swollen, feels like my gums are on fire! is this an emergency? dentist closed. where do i go!?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain, bleed, swelling are emergencies.   If your dentist has answering service or voice mail, start there.  If you can't contact dentist, seek out oral surgeons or endodontist.  You may also want to try your closest er if these avenues prove fruitless.  Good luck.

Question 9

have a friend who has a cheeped molar on the back , she told me that the right side is swollen and it hurts .could it be puss in the gum or infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, infected tooth: Or gums can cause it. Your friend needs to see a dentist for possible need for antibiotics. Take care!

Question 10

hole on my upper molar tooth and food is getting stuck, have pain and gum is swollen what do dentist do to fix it.

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the tooth is savable you may need root canal treatment, post;buildup and a crown with possible periodontal crown lengthening.  If too far broken down, the extraction;bone graft, subsequent dental implant ;when healed, a custom abutment ; crown.  2nd option has greater success, so long as you have good bone ; no health problems.

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The gum around the third molar is swollen a little, what should i do?

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I have a swollen gum over my left molar. what should i do?

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What does it mean when your back molar gums are swollen?

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The gum behind my molar tooth is swollen and hurts! what to do?

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Gum is swollen near the back of my left molar. sudden and very painful! what to do?

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I have a swollen gum on the second to last molar, top left. its been swollen for over a month. its not painful at all and doesnt bleed when brush?

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I had a popcorn stuck in my molar. the inflammation has gone down but still, it is somewhat swollen and sensitive. ithurts to brush/eat from there. will the gum grow back?

A member asked:

Chipped upper 2nd molar, gum line is red, and very swollen, feels like my gums are on fire! is this an emergency? dentist closed. where do i go!?

A member asked:

Have a friend who has a cheeped molar on the back , she told me that the right side is swollen and it hurts .could it be puss in the gum or infection?

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Hole on my upper molar tooth and food is getting stuck, have pain and gum is swollen what do dentist do to fix it.

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