My gum at the back part of my mouth (where the wisdom teeth are supposed to be) is extremely swollen. It started a a day after I had my cavities filled. It's swollen where the dentist gave me the needle. It really hurts...could these two be connected or am I just not cleaning my teeth well enough? I've never had such swollen gums before.
In the meantime, while I'm waiting for my appointment the day after tomorrow, is there anything I can do to alleviate the pain? Any ways of keeping the area clean? Already tried cold water, keeping ice in my mouth, Listerine (I know it's an irritant) and salt water.
2007-02-13 09:59:26 · 1 answers · asked by fallfromgrace_90 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Swollen gums may mean infection. Call your dentist and tell him about the problem...he may prescribe an antibiotic
2007-02-13 10:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by dragonsong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋