Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had braces- perm and removable retainers. have extremely strong clench. pushed bottom front teeth down into my gums. swelling major pain since thurs?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
What to do: The symptoms you describe could be from any number of causes. In order to diagnose the problem and treat the cause, you need to see a dentist as soon as possible. In the meantime take some OTC pain medication- Advil, Motrin, Aleve or what you would normally take for a headache. Rinse out with some salt water and stick to soft foods. Feel better soon.
Answered 12/31/2021
253 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have braces bcoz of spaces between my front teeth but suddenly d gums between it swell & it hurts when i brush it. I regularly brush & use mouthwash?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What should I expect for a single wisdom teeth removal on bottom right gum? The gum of the tooth after that wisdom tooth has swelling?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have swollen gums from wisdom teeth. How can I get the swelling down besides salt water?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can my nickel/silver allergy be the cause of my gums swelling around my braces, despite how often I brush my teeth/floss?
Braces off 2 years ago, retainers not worn for year, now wear them this year, dentist shook tooth with gum desease and root, tooth pain everyday.
I wear a retainer during the day, not at night; because of this I have swollen gums on the roof of my mouth. what should i do to reduce the swelling?
The back of my teeth are very yellow, and the yellow is spreading to the front lower part of my teeth, also causing some swelling in the bottom gums.
Is it normal to still have a lil swelling in the gum by the infected tooth( front) I've been on amox 500mg TID for 4 days. the swelling has came down ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
