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What to do if i have gum swelling won't go down after dental cleaning and antibiotics?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Re-evaluation: Your periodontal health needs to be re-evaluated. Call a periodontist for an appointment. A full set of radiographs and periodontal charting would be necessary to give you any other advice.
Answered 8/17/2014
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See your dentist: Swollen gums can be a sign that you already have, an advanced gum disease. The bacteria and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless toxic “plaque” on teeth causing the gums to become inflamed and to easily bleed and increase abnormally in size. See your dentist for a deep scaling and root planning.
Answered 8/17/2014
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