Question 1

i have a swollen gum above one tooth. how do to cure this?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Sounds like you have an abscess from an infected nerve or a periodontal pocket. These issues need to be treated and will not resolve with antibiotics alone.

Call a local dentist for an appointment.

Question 2

gum inbetween and above my tooth is red and swollen. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Something may be caught in there. It could be food, but more likely calculus. Calculus is hardened bacteria that needs to be scraped off by a dentist or hygienist. Failure to do so can result in an abscess, bone loss, gum diease, and finally loss of the tooth.

Call your dentist for an appointment.

Question 3

hi i have a piece of  lose swollen gum hangin over my tooth at the right side on the front, what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Local inflammation: It could be due to a foreign body, such as tartar or food stuck in that area which is causing the gum tissue to swell and detach from the teeth.  Best course of action is see your dentist for an evaluation.

Question 4

my front tooth is painin and it feels swollen and the portion of gums above that tooth has moved up. plz help?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Definitely sounds like an infection of the tooth or tooth area- periodontal ligament and/or bone.  Depending upon the cause, it could be a tooth abscess, gum abscess, or both.  See a dentist asap!

Question 5

her tooth or gum is swollen and she suspect puss on it , it  also hurts very much.does she need it taken out soon ?

Accepted Answer

What she needs:: It sure sounds like she has an infection. Untreated infections can lead to serious complications and can even be life threatening. What she needs is to see a dentist as soon as possible to diagnose the problem and suggest treatment options.  Whether or not the tooth has to be removed depends upon what is wrong, what would be needed to save the tooth if possible, & what treatment option she chooses.

Question 6

my gum gets swollen with fluid from time to time where my wisdom tooth is in the bottom left side what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

A dental problem: You need a dental exam to make a diagnosis, you may have gingiviits and periodontal disease. When did you last see your dentist?

Question 7

could you tell me why my left side of my gum close to the last tooth was swollen but then when i sneezed it popped and deflated?

Accepted Answer

Abcessed : It sounds like you have an abcess that drained due to the pressure of your sneeze. See s dentist.

Question 8

i got a piece of sunflower seed stuck in my gum behind my front tooth.  it was a few months ago.  the gum area in front is still swollen?

Accepted Answer

See dentist ASAP: Go to the dentist.   The  duration of time is too long.  Perhaps there was an existing periodontal pocket in the area and the material has migrated downward.  Seeing your dentist would alleviate your problem and make sure it doesn't get worse.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my left side of my gum close to the last tooth was swollen but then when i sneezed it popped and deflated , what was it ?

Accepted Answer

Abscess ?: That's what it sounds like. What caused it and what treatment is needed to resolve it needs to be determined by a local dentist. Just because you sneezed and it burst does not mean your problem is solved. Make the call....

Question 10

my gum is swollen where my wisdom tooth is, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pericoronitis: Pericoronitis is a condition where the gum surrounding the lclinical crown of a tooth is swelling.  This usually occur in the wisdom tooth area where oral hygiene access is difficult and resulting in plaque trap which initiate the gingival inflammation.  Treatment involved antibiotics and subsequent removal of the wisdom teeth.

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I have a swollen gum above one tooth. how do to cure this?

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Gum inbetween and above my tooth is red and swollen. what does this mean?

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Hi i have a piece of lose swollen gum hangin over my tooth at the right side on the front, what can this be?

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My front tooth is painin and it feels swollen and the portion of gums above that tooth has moved up. plz help?

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Her tooth or gum is swollen and she suspect puss on it , it also hurts very much.does she need it taken out soon ?

A member asked:

My gum gets swollen with fluid from time to time where my wisdom tooth is in the bottom left side what is the problem?

A member asked:

Could you tell me why my left side of my gum close to the last tooth was swollen but then when i sneezed it popped and deflated?

A member asked:

I got a piece of sunflower seed stuck in my gum behind my front tooth. it was a few months ago. the gum area in front is still swollen?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my left side of my gum close to the last tooth was swollen but then when i sneezed it popped and deflated , what was it ?

A member asked:

My gum is swollen where my wisdom tooth is, what could this be?

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