My gum is a bit swollen and its very soft in one spot towards the back of my teeth. It's not where the wisdom teeth come in, but sort of close to that area. It's been inflated for about a week now, and I was just wondering if I have an infection and what I can do to treat it. I'm going to the dentist next week for my cleaning, so I'll tell them about it then.
2006-11-26 12:27:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Sounds like an infection. When you go to the dentist, mention it.
As for right now....don't avoid brushing that area. It may hurt to brush it, but, do it anyway! Yes, it will bleed, but that is a good thing (believe it or not). After brushing, floss the area to remove any exsisting debris from in between your teeth. Next....rinse with a solution of warm water and salt. This will minimize bacterial growth in your mouth and will aid in healing the inflammed area.
The area should be noticably better in a few days if you follow these guidlines.
DO NOT rinse with peroxide! Peroxide is known to cause more damage than good when used alone.
2006-11-26 12:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ron's wife 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be any number of things and may range from an infection to simply an area that you've irritated through eating or chewing.
I would recommend a dentist visit.
2006-11-26 14:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by meinersdentistry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's hot, burning and looks like a blister in colour then its infected. If you don't get it checked out the infection can spread down into your jaw and be a lot worse. See a dentist as soon as possible.
2006-11-26 14:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since your going to the dentist , theres no reason for us to guess whats in there in your mouth.. but as u asked , i think u have inflammation , maybe a sharp thing got stuck in the gum like a fish bone or there's a tartar build-up..
2006-11-26 16:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by ellehda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go see the dentist now...it might be an ulcer and they might spread!
2006-11-26 12:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by breezygirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VISIT YOUR DENTIST FOR A DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS. ASKING N THE ON INTERNET IS NEVER A SURE THING.
2006-11-26 17:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of the best things to do is brush with bakingsoda and peroxide
dip you toohbrush in peroxide and the sprinkle a little bakingsoda on it then brush
2006-11-26 12:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by emotionalyhurtmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont eat spicy food. Eat more veggies.
2006-11-26 12:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Tokyo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋