I had a crown done 4 Years ago and today its swelling up. My temperature is 99.1 so that is nothing. I usually run low. What is cuasing the swelling? I do not have much money to see the dentist. Is there any way to take care of this?
2007-01-22 10:08:25 · 6 answers · asked by chinesechickenbauk 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It sounds like your gums are inflamed for some reason. (Have you been floshing extra hard). Rince your mouth a few times a day with warm water and salt (1 tsp per cup of water). Don't swallow the liquid. If it hasn't calmed down soon you may need to see the dentist.
2007-01-22 10:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately there is no way to take care of it yourself. You could try gargling with a light mix of peroxide and mouthwash. However, with a fever an infection is usually the culprit. Go to the Dentist and let them take a look at it. You might have something lodged up underneath the gum or the crown itself. The Dentist will probably be willing to let you make payments.
2007-01-22 10:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word here is infection. You might be able to beat it by flossing several times a day and using a mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide in it. If it's still there after a few days, you may need antibiotics. Don't delay, as an infection can kill the tooth you spent so much money on.
2007-01-22 10:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
99.1 is normal, however, it could be early signs of an infection. It is possible it could be a late reaction. You could try looking at the local pharmacy and try a general targeted antibiotic. But you may want to try a standard doctor's appointment also.
2007-01-22 10:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you got a seed of popcorn kernal caught up there. Try using some floss or a toothpick.
2007-01-22 10:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup its coz you hav a dental infection.
dont worry you'll be ok
try a mouth rinse and floss regularly after you brush.
it will hurt and maybe bleed at first but thats ok. just keep at it. if after a few weeks you dont notice a difference
i suggest you go see your dentist or sumone. but im pretty sure it will work.....dont wait too long coz it could be gingivitis which could lead to perioditis or what ever thats called
2007-01-22 10:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋