Posts tagged “swollen gums”

Around my upper left teeth my gums seem swollen, they are not painful but is this gum disease?

October 12th, 2012
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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.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I had a tooth out, now the gum is receding and is swollen in other areas?

February 22nd, 2012
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Helllo
I have had a tooth out a while ago now
But since the tooth was removed my gum line has started to receed, It has now moved to 2 other teeth and the gums are sore and swollen, I have confronted my dentist and all they tell me is to brush and floss, This has made no difference whatsoever and now im having to take pain killers every day and my gums are receedming at a alarming rate
all i wish for is Help

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Do I have an abscess or not?

January 11th, 2012
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i have been to my dentist because the emergency dentist said i had an abscess. My dentist said i didnt but my gum around my bottom right molar is swollen and my neck is a little swollen too. My dentist said he didnt know what it was but to still take the antibiotics i was given. do you have any idea what it could be? Thank you for your time Dr Zurdo and any advice you can give me on my problem.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I have swollen gums, is this a sign of gum disease?

November 28th, 2011
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I looked on your website and it says that swollen gums are a sign of gum disease so I decided to contact you right away about a potential issue that I have with my gums. I dont know if my gums are technically swollen or not as they are mostly tight but if i have a swollen line as such running along the gum line would you say that was inflammation and therefore a sign of gum disease or is it just the way the gum has fallen? to give you an idea it looks like carpet against the wall, as in the whole face is OK but the edge has just lapped up a bit? it mainly occurs around the site of my upper right and left canine but its just about visible around some other teeth.

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

My gums are pink and swollen, do I have gum disease?

October 12th, 2011
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Hi I have an issue with my gums and am adamant that I do not have gum diseases such as gingivitis and/or periodontists as- other than swelling i have no symptoms of either. basically my gums have swollen up- first in an area around one of my molars (top left) then gradually making its way along the gum line, it hurts and its doing my head in! I’ve always brushed and flossed etc. and my gums are still a ‘healthy’ pink and don’t bleed- just pink swollen and painful. problem is that when i eat they rub on my cheeks which will no doubt irritate them and foods that require any kind of pressure (teeth sinking in) are a no no because they catch my gums- which hurts, I also have a swelling/lump under my jaw at the back might be nothing to do with it but its in the same kind of region thought it might help. any help would be amazing as to what it is, how it happened how to get rid etc. I don’t mind! thanks

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Why do my gums hurt when i brush?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hi all of my gums are swollen and sensitive and every time I brush them they bleed heavily and this is causing me a great deal of discomfort and issues. I have tried changing toothpaste and types of brushes but nothing seems to be making any difference or working, and i am just wondering if you could advise me on for this I should try next to overcome this and stop it, as it’s a recurring problem and really starting to affect my life, thanks for helping

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300