2006-08-13 10:07:25 · 10 answers · asked by winnie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
find the reason y it is swelling?
2006-08-13 10:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by snow l 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you develop gingivitis, rinse your mouth with warm salt water to soothe the tissue and reduce swelling. Take a mild pain medicine, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to reduce the tenderness until the tissue begins to heal.
Start cleaning your teeth more thoroughly with better brushing and flossing. Be sure to massage the tissue along the gumline gently with a soft toothbrush.
If the condition does not get better, call your dental office and schedule an appointment for an exam and cleaning.
2006-08-13 10:14:20 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat depends on your age. Could be Juvenile Onset Periodontosis (JOP), which is technically different from Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, etc.There are home remedies that can work somewhat. Warm salt-water rinses, hydrogen peroxide rinses, daily flossing, after every meal brushing, OTC mouthrinses. None of the above will substitute for professional exam and cleaning. Could also be an
impacted/infected tooth. Hope this helps.
2006-08-13 10:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by DrTomBMW.M-3.M-5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just got braces or another appliance the swelling will go down after your mouth builds a tolerance to the wires. It may be gum disease so if it has been awhile since your last cleaning, go see your dentist.
2006-08-13 10:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by M N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time you saw a dentist for a cleaning?
You may need one.
The best thing you can do is have great oral hygiene, brush and floss everyday, brush at least twice a day for no less than 2 minutes each time.
2006-08-13 10:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by fatima_mst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides visiting a dentist for proper medical advice/examination, and cleaning your teeth twice daily, try rinsing your mouth regularly with salt water.
2006-08-13 10:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did your dentist tell you to do? Swelling would indicate a low grade infection.. also may indicate a sluggish immune system. I would first advise to rinse your mouth with salt water.a bit stronger than .05%saline solution. If that doesn't reduce it, get to your dentist fast.
2006-08-13 10:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with peroxide, then salt water and call a dentist in the morning.
2006-08-13 10:13:23 · answer #8 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better dental hygiene and or a visit to your dentist or doctor.
2006-08-13 10:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by dukester1948 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A toothbrush and toothpaste.
2006-08-13 10:12:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋