Q.
Hi,
I notice small swollens on my gum on the upper left teeth. Which i did not even feel until my finger goes into my mouth. It is not painful except i touched it hard with my finger . It never gives any discomfort whatsoever. Is it an infection or gum disease. What treatment do you recommend.
I brush my teeth regularly and has been taken my hygiene seriously. Though i have a tooth removed due to absceess two years ago . Since then i have seen the dentist for general checking and cleaning. And it has been ok. But few days ago i was trying to remove some reminanant of food from the corner of my mouth and suddenly notice swollen which was painless except touched very hard. I do not normally feel anything except i put my finger in my mouth. It has not cause me any pain what soever . I feel like the swollen is gradually subsiding but i still feel i should see the dentist because the teeth is due for cleaning as well.
Hi,
I notice small swollens on my gum on the upper left teeth. Which i did not even feel until my finger goes into my mouth. It is not painful except i touched it hard with my finger . It never gives any discomfort whatsoever. Is it an infection or gum disease. What treatment do you recommend.
I brush my teeth regularly and has been taken my hygiene seriously. Though i have a tooth removed due to absceess two years ago . Since then i have seen the dentist for general checking and cleaning. And it has been ok. But few days ago i was trying to remove some reminanant of food from the corner of my mouth and suddenly notice swollen which was painless except touched very hard. I do not normally feel anything except i put my finger in my mouth. It has not cause me any pain what soever . I feel like the swollen is gradually subsiding but i still feel i should see the dentist because the teeth is due for cleaning as well.
A.
As you mentioned you should see your dentist to get a proper diagnosis. Your description of painless swollen gums may or may not be related to gum disease, only a proper intraoral examination can tell but swelling associated with gum disease is frequently also associated with bleeding on brushing and tenderness. Your symptoms could be caused by other type of dental or oral problem or even simply related to anatomy (the shape of the bone under the gum).
As you mentioned you should see your dentist to get a proper diagnosis. Your description of painless swollen gums may or may not be related to gum disease, only a proper intraoral examination can tell but swelling associated with gum disease is frequently also associated with bleeding on brushing and tenderness. Your symptoms could be caused by other type of dental or oral problem or even simply related to anatomy (the shape of the bone under the gum).
Dr Jose Zurdo
Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300
