Question 1

what is the best thing to do for swollen gums?

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Dental care: With good, regular dental care, you're gums should become healthy. Floss daily, brush after meals, consider a water pik, and see your dentist regularly. If you follow this and still have problems, talk with your dentist about other considerations.

Question 2

day after teeth scaling what mouth wash is best to use with swollen gums?

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No alcohol based.: Try and stay away from any mouth washes/rinses that contain alcohol. If you look at some ingredients, they may contain up to 20% alcohol. This does not help in the healing process and may even hinder it. Brushing and flossing will be your best friends.

Question 3

are swollen gums the same thing as ulcers?

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Inflammation: Swelling is a sign of inflammation and ulcer is after tissue breaksdown and open both signs of riboflavin deficiency.

Question 4

what to do for swollen gums and pain after teeth filing?

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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 couple of days and brush gently after meals. You can take something over the counter for the pain such as motin, aleve, or tylenol (acetaminophen). If this pain and discomfort continues go back and see your dentist to have a closer look.

Question 5

what can a family doctor do for  swollen gums with little white blisters on them my dentist won't do anything ?

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Maybe: I wish i can see them personally. But i hope your dentist referred you to an oral pathologist or oral surgeon to have them identified and diagnosed.

Question 6

how do i treat swollen gums?

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Gum massage: Massage gums with sesame seed oil first thing in the morning.

Question 7

what could cause swollen gums?

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Many factors: May be anything from poor oral hygiene to certain medications, e.g. Cephallosporins, anticonvulsants to pregnancy.

Question 8

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 9

do i need any medication for swollen gums?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But medication alone will not resolve your issues. You'll need to be examined by a dentist to determine the cause of your swelling and the appropriate treatment. Dental problems can rarely be solved with a pill or a lotion.

Question 10

what are the common causes for swollen gums?

Accepted Answer

Number of causes: Swollen gums can be due to a number of possible causes.  Periodontal disease, acute and chronic infections, some medications, cysts and/or tumors, malpositioned unerupted teeth, and exostosi (benign dense bone growths) are some possible causes for gums to appear swollen.

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