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A 26-year-old female asked:

I cut my gums while brushing my teeth and now it's really painful and swollened.is there anything i can do to heal it? should i brush my teeth?

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Dr. Robert Killian
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Pain and swelling: It sure sounds like a dentist needs to see you.
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Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum
Dr. Bruce Apfelbaumanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
It will get better: It will get better....Be more gientle in the cut area, keep your teeth clean...It will heal in 7-10 days like any injury or sore in the mouth. No additional remedy necessary to hasten healing. Warm salt ( pinch of ) rinsing may be soothing, 4-5 times a day.
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