Help my gums are killing me !?

Question

2 weeks ago I got a small piece of fish stuck between my last bottom wisdom tooth and my gums. It got infected and swollen and I popped it and a foul tasting liquid came out (sorry I know that is gross) I went to the dentist and he cleaned my teeth but the swelling had gone down and he told me I should be okay. During the day I could taste the foul liquid sporadically but I felt no swelling, today I woke up and it is swollen again, obviously I will have to go back to the dentist but if anyone has any input I would like to hear it. Thanks

Answer 1

There is probably still a piece of fish bone in there causing a problem

Answer 2

It sounds like an abcess. Usually when there is a blister like that there is some kind of infection. There are two kinds of abcesses, endodontic (nerve/root) abcess and periodontal (gums) abcess. A root abcess forms closer down towards the root of the tooth, these ones primarily form a blister that will pop and release pus. But since your problem started in the gums, its more likely that the abcess is periodontal. The cleaning should have helped though. Usually, the dentist will put you on an antibiotic after the cleaning if they suspect a perio abcess. But a root abcess requires a root canal to get rid of the infection, along with antibiotics of course to kill the infection. I would definately go bak to the dentist. Its usually pretty easy to tell the differance, and if there is any confusion, a x-ray will usually clear things up. If the problem is at the root there is usually a dark spot at the bottom of the root. But if the gums are the only problem the x-ray will appear normal. In the meantime, keep everything clean, rinse with some warm salt water and FLOSS!!! And just remember there are always other things that could happen. This is just the most obvious answer. The teeth and gums are full of suprises! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Sounds like you have a perio abscess that's will continue to re-fill with pus if not treated by curratage and irrigation (cleaning the root and tissue inside the pocket) along with an oral antibiotic and antibiotic mouth rinse. Go back to your dentist and he will take care of it and should also take a PA x ray of the tooth to make sure it's not a fistula draining from an abscess in the tooth. Hopefully it's still some fish in there! Good luck and hope I've been of some help.

These pockets develop from food, plaque, tartar and calculus getting stuck or developing under the tissue causing the inflammation of the tissue and eventual infection. Getting it cleaned out now will allow the area to heal, tissue to return to normal, with minimal shrinking or recession and leaving a normal size pocket that you're able to clean daily. Leaving it can allow the pocket to increase in depth making it impossible for you to clean, leading you to a life time of trouble with this problem reoccurring frequently. The late stages will bring on bone loss and eventual loss of the tooth. If this pocket is too deep, your dentist may recommend an extraction to prevent this from happening again. Follow his advice since he knows your teeth and tissue and can advise you what is best in restoring your teeth and for your continued over all good dental health.

Answer 4

Almost everyone has swallowed a piece of gum at some point. But very few people ever need to see a doctor because of it. Chewing gum is made up of the gum itself (called gum resin), preservatives, flavorings, and sweeteners. The human body is unable to digest the gum resin. But swallowed gum does not stay in the stomach or cause intestinal problems. That's because our bodies move most materials that can't be digested (like gum) through the digestive system and out of our bodies in a bowel movement. In rare cases, swallowing a large mass of gum, or many small pieces of gum over a short period of time, can block the digestive tract. Blockages in the digestive system are most likely to happen when gum is swallowed along with other indigestible things (like sunflower seed shells). Although people cannot digest gum resin, they can digest the things that have been added to chewing gum, such as sweeteners or even medications (think of the nicotine gum used by people trying to quit smoking). The body absorbs these just through the act of chewing. This is where chewing gum can affect a person's health: When a person chews a lot of sugary gum, the calories can add up.

Answer 5

sounds like there is something else going on, did the dentist take an x ray there may be a cracked tooth or there may be merely a gum infection that needs 10 days of an antibiotic to cure. if you are not allergic, doxycycline 100 mg 1 tab every 12 hours for 10 days works great for the gums.

Answer 6

Sounds like you need some antibiotics to really clear this up. Also be sure you are brushing and flossing well so that you get food stuck in your teeth out before it becomes a problem in the future.

Answer 7

Sounds like an infection. Go back and have them put some antibiotics in the area. Ewww, poor you!

Answer 8

Salt water rinsing might help enough to let you tolerate it until the dentist checks it. I had an infection similar to yours when I was in elementary school . . . icky & weird. ;-(

Answer 9

you should return to your dentist and get a prescription of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pills for your symptoms. But for recommendation, I reckon that you should use mouth gargle with antiseptic properties before returning to bed to clear the outlying bacteria in your mouth.

Answer 10

go to the dentist and try to have antibiotics..use mouth wash