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Swelling and pain in gums
Swelling and pain in gums for past two days. Upper and lower molar teeth having cavities and caries.
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Warm Salt water gargle.if not causing additional discomfort.
T. P 250, if significant discomfort.
Avoid extraoral hot compression or balm or ointments application
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visit dentist.
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Since there's no picture attached...it's difficult to diagnose.
Reasons for pain and swelling are multiple
Visit a nearby Dentist asap
Donot delay
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Swelling in relation to cavity tooth then , mostly root canal (pulpectomy)
If you are HSR... Contact my clinic for appointment
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Check for any history of fever.
Possibility teeth exfoliation and teething.
kindly state the of duration of the swelling acute or chronic.
describe the nature of swelling.
If possible need to take a full mouth xray to check for permanent dentition and extent of decay of teeth.
Next Steps
refer to pedodontist
Health Tips
avoid hard brushing
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Might be associated with teething. I would suggest get treatment done by a Pediatric Dentist as soon as possible. Otherwise there will be a loss of teeth leading crooked permanent teeth in future.
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Visit a Pediatric Dentist
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