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This is sore taking long to heal
Can i know what is this sore, i used to get mouth sores which i other parts. This is on gums. How long it take to heal?
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Hi..it is gingival inflammation, u need teeth scaling..plz visit clinic
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Gingival inflammation
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Visit the nearest dental clinic for scaling
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GINGIVAL SWELLING due to plaque and sub gingival deposits, inflamation :- Can be trauma while brushing #improper brushing technique! Deposit is also a reason in it though!
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Get properly examined In-clinic! &Get scaling and Root planning / follow up every six month /or once in a year...is best for everyoneś Good oral health.
Health Tips
-:Avoid hard bristle Toothbrush,
-:Get a plaque removing medicated toothpaste from dentist recomendation,
-:Avoid alcohol/carbonated softdinks and hard surface food like nuts and sticky food*starchy food/ taffee from the effected site for not aggrivating symtoms& comfort!
Vist a Dental clinic!before it furthur progress to next level...!
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Go for scaling and polishing
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Maintain good oral hygiene!!!
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This is gingival swelling not a ulcer. May be due to deposits on tooth due to which gingival pocket might be there
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visit dentist and get teeth cleaned
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This is not sore; inflammation of gum might due to plaque debris or food lodgement
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do visit to a dentist
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requires deep scaling
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Hello
This might be due to any food logement in the area or gingivitis.
Please visit the dentist for scaling
Use warm saline rinse
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This will be because of swelling of gums ( gingivitis) or food lodgement in that particular area. You need to consult a dentist and do the scaling and polishing (tooth cleaning).
After scaling Doctor may prescribe you medication for topical application.
This redness and inflammation will heal with in 1 week
You can use salt water rinse or mouthwash for added benefit.(as per your doctor’s advice)
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Do Oral prophylaxis from dentist
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Maintain the oral hygiene properly and do the checkups in every 6 months or 1 year
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Use a Proper brushing Method(Search on Youtube Modified Stillman method brushing), Use Soft bristles tooth brush. And for now use mucopain gel for pain relieve.
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Dr. Suryaprabha M
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Due to some deposits ...brush properly.
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Do oral prophylaxis followed by salt water rinse regularly.
If possible take an xray for underlying condition
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Advised professional cleaning
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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This is not sore
It is gingival inflammation
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a consult.
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