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Swollen gums after dental work
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
NSAIDs: OTC pain meds should take care of your discomfort. Really can't tell if you have an infection over the internet. Give your treating dentist a call for... Read More
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Dr. Justin Nelsonanswered
Pediatric Dentistry 18 years experience
YES, Ibuprofen: Yes please do take some medication...NSAIDS work best and I prefer ibuprofen for my patient as long as they don't have any medical conditions or aller... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Medications: Certain medications also have that side effect.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
They are : Some medications, hormonal imbalance, pregnancy, mouth breathing, food impaction, improper brushing and flossing and a host of contributing medical co... Read More
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Dr. Patricia Mcgarryanswered
Invisalign, Sleep Apnea Appliances, Lumineers 38 years experience
Swollen gums: Gingivitis, gum disease, vitamin deficiency, pregnancy, .
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Decreased salivary flow can cause all of the issues you listed.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Christopher Dowdanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Gum disease: Swollen gums often indicate gingivitis. However, with good, regular dental care, you're gums should become healthy and stop bleeding so easily and st... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Merrettanswered
Dentistry 31 years experience
Swollen gums : Many times this is just a temporary thing if the gums have been irritated by the procedure. We usually recommend using a warm salt water rinse for a c... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Swollen gums: Swollen gums are not normal. It could be periodontal (gum) problem, or an infection as well as many other possibilities. Salt water rinses and better ... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Many causes: tooth abscesses, periodontal( gum) abscesses, are most common causes.
There other less common causes but you need evaluation ASAP!
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Herman Liemanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Periodontitis: Periodontitis or gum disease started with bacteria that is left on teeth and gums. This caused an infection around the gums and other supporting struc... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Batesanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 38 years experience
Painful wisdom teeth: Pain from swollen gums around wisdom teeth is caused by inflammation and is called pericoronitis. Temporary measures to relieve pain include salt wate... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lindsey Wolferanswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Salt water rinse: You probably have some type of gum infectio. Rinse with warm salt water and see your dentist.
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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