Question 1

sore throat mouth sores and swollen gums. allergies?

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Probably not allergy: This sounds very much like a viral infection.
Herpangina, herpetic stomatitis, and hand-foot-and mouth disease all have similar symptoms. All will heal on their own in 7-10 days.
See your dentist or ENT specialist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment of the symptoms.

Question 2

how to deal with swollen gums problem?

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Only one way: There is only one way that works.  
See a dentist to evaluate the cause and treat you accordingly.  There are no magic home remedies.

Question 3

why do i get swollen gums and how to stop it?

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Swollen gums from?: There are many possible causes such as mouth breathing, medications, hormonal changes, etc. However, the most likely cause is gingivitis from plaque &amp; calculus on your teeth. When was your last dental checkup including a professional dental cleaning? Have you ever asked your dentist or hygienist to show you how best to brush and floss? Do you brush &amp; floss for at least 2 minutes? See your dentist

Question 4

is there a medication i can take for swollen gums?

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Depends on cause: Swollen gums from viral infections usually don't have a curative medication, but just meds for pain, such as tylenol (acetaminophen) or anesthetics like baby teething gel. Swollen gums from bacterial dental disease may benefit from antibiotics similar to penicillin. The dentist or primary care doctor can evaluate to see what medicine is best.

Question 5

how common is it for somebody to get swollen gums?

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Swollen gums: The most common cause of swollen gums is poor dental hygiene (not brushing enough). In this case the gums also tend to bleed when brushed. Swollen gums is very unusual for a person with good dental hygiene. Other causes include allergies, drug reaction (particularly dilantin), leukemia, and other disease that can cause infiltration of tissues with cells or abnormal proteins.

Question 6

are swollen gums caused by stress?

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Possibly: Stress alone is not usually enough. Poor dental hygiene or an infection should be ruled out.

Question 7

what are some treatments to swollen gums?

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Gum Disease: Try using an antiseptic mouthwash every day, but if you have swollen gums you probably have gum disease. You should visit a dentist to diagnose this properly. You may require a deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, by your dentist to treat the problem.

Question 8

what is the cure for red and swollen gums?

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Swollen gums: Red and swollen gums are usually caused by bacteria around or under the gums secreting acid causing an infection called gingivitis. Bone loss that occurs is periodontal disease. Both need to be treated by a dentist by physically removing the bacteria with a cleaning, scaling & root planing, or periodontal surgery. Get an exam and xrays to see the difference of what you have.

Question 9

how do i get rid of pain and swollen gums?

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FIND SOMEONE IN THE: Medicasl/dental field that will help you identify the cause.

Question 10

swollen gums with braces. what should i do?

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Consult: Consult with your orthodontist or other dental health professional about how to remedy the current situation and how to prevent further problems from occurring. Wax, as mentioned elsewhere is no remedy at all for this.

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