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Pain in gums and yellow teeth.
I've been a smoker for 9 years now and over the past one year my gums have started to pain and cheeks too swell up randomly every couple of months.
I want to get my teeth and gums checked and see if whether I can bleach my teeth and have healthy gums.
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Please visit dentist , without watching u clinically no one can comment over it
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Visit a dentist near by first get your clinical examination done and if required take opg to rule out the overall condition of your oral cavity and the underlying bone depending on the findings your treatment will be planned.
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Use mouth wash
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Gums get swollen because of deposits near the gum line which occurs due to improper brushing or use of improper brush or brushing technique.SCALING AND POLISHING is the 1st line of treatment in your case which is must.Afterwards bleaching or teeth whitening is optional as per your convenience.
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Till then rinse your mouth with warm water with added 1/2 teaspoon of salt in it 3 times a day after meals.
CAUTION:- water should not be hot.IT SHOULD BE WARM.
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