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I have swollen gums right behind my front top teeth. The are looks white and bleeds easy. I am 5 months pregnant and dont know if its sensitive gums or someone said it could be an abcess since i never had one i dont even know what that is.
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I lost a couple of fillings within a week of each other and my gums have been pretty sore since then. I haven't been to a dentist since I know nothing will be done with sore gums. Is there something that I can do to heal my gums before visiting a dentist? ...Rick (answer)
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I have a sore spot on my gum. It does not appear swollen or really bumpy. I just went to the dentist 5 days ago and had xrays and cleaning - everything was in good shape. Could I get an abcess that fast? is it can abcess? There is no odor or drainage. ...Jason (answer)
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I have been diagnosed with Sjogrens approximately 2 years ago and so have a dry mouth to contend with which is helped greatly with olive oil! A couple weeks ago I had an outbreak of oral shingles and in the last couple days noticed that I have a boil on the gum above the left incisor. It was lanced today by my dentist, and he says that I have an abcess and need a root canal. Last year I had very severe pain on the side of my face and sinuses, went to the dentist and was advised that I needed a root canal. I went to the specialist, and he advised me that I did not need a root canal, but rather my sinuses were infected. I am not concerned that my sinuses might be infected again---have been doing some very serious house work involving lots of dust,etc cleaning the attic. I don't want to have an unneccesary root canal, yet my dentist today took Xrays and told me that the tooth in question has been dead since I was a child (now am 55). Because I also am allergic to oral antibiotics, I am in a precarious situation. The bottom line is, I have NO PAIN on the gum or in the tooth and no sensitivity to a "cold" tests that the dentist gave me today. I have had a root canal in the past and it really played havoc with my immune system. Don't abcesses of a tooth ususally involve pain and sensitivity to hot and cold? Couldn't I just have a boil on my gum from the outbreak of shingles in my mouth a couple weeks ago and not necessarily have an abcessed tooth? ...Joy in VA (answer)
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I need a lot of dental work done. I have 2 broken crowns(at the gumline), missing teeth, a cracked tooth and a 3 tooth bridge that needs replacing. My gums are not in the best shape,either. Also the contour of my gums does not line up exactly with my jawbone. And if that were not enough, I am a mouth breather and taking medication which causes dry mouth. I am almost 53 yrs old and my dentition has caused me big problems all my life. What kind of dentist do I need? I understand that in sedation dentistry a lot of work can be done in just a few appointments True? Also what kind of sedation is used? The thought of getting full dentures for both upper and lower appeals to me more and more. I have seen people with full dentures and they have a great smile. Denture dentistry must have improved since my grandparents day. I so envy people who have a great smile, whether or not they have natural or unnatural teeth. Could you help point me in the right direction? I have been self-conscious about my teeth almost all my life. I don't expect to ever have a smile like Tom Cruise, but I know that minor miracles are performed in the world of dentistry. Being able to smile without feeling self-conscious about my teeth would make me a changed and very happy person. Appreciate it! ...Neil in CA (answer)
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My gums often bleed when I brush my teeth. I have not been to a dentist because of my financial situation. Can you give my a reason why this happens? ...Annette in NJ (answer)
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My lower front gums are become red and start bleeding easily when I brush them. After some time there is a white layer on my teeth (tartar), which is having a foul smell. I am having bad breath also. How can I save my teeth? If I do scaling then this problem can be solved for future?
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What causes brown discoloration of the gums? ...Carla in MD (answer)
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I have a problem on the lower bottom of my gums. There a red big bump and it's like a loose gum. It bleeds very easily. I can't eat without letting the food touch that certain spot. I can't brush that spot and all I can do is pretty much floss there, but I have to be careful because it'll start bleeding and it bleeds for quite a long period of time. This bump has been
there now for a period of two months and I don't know what it is and it's
really borthering me, but I am 5 1/2 months pregnant and I'm not sure if
this might be the cause, but it seems way worst.. please HELP! Malissa in CA (answer)
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I have a fistula on my gum (tooth 14) and saw an oral surgeon. He says I need a root canal. I am leaving in 10 days for Europe and my dental insurance will not be active until July when I return. I am not currently in pain, although when I am not on penicillin, I find the fistula annoying. My doctor is willing to give me additional anitbiotics for the trip. Should I ask her to give me a pain medication, just in case? I do not want to damage the bone or take major chances, with either my tooth or my enjoyment of my trip. Can I wait until I return or should I "bite the bullet" and try to get in to the endodontist before I go? Jeannie in IL (answer)
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Is it possible that swollen infected gums of back molars on each side can cause a recurring sore throat and infection? ...Andrea in TX
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Since the end of 12/01 my gum has been swollen. I had a RC on the 4th tooth from the back 01/02. Then mid 04/02 2nd tooth from the back had a pain caused by vibration end 04/02 my left side of my face was swollen. I went
to the dentist they did a RC on my last tooth and put me on 2 antibiotics
flagil and augmenton. 10 days swelling went down but I had a lump on my gum above the 2nd from the back another 10 days of antibiotics then off. Beginning of 06/02 still lump, put on another antibiotic. Took it 10 days still lump my teeth did not hurt. I went to an oral surgeon who did an I+D he said it was beyond a puss infection but it was granulated. They put me on another antibiotic. Well I think it might be a bone infection. What should I do next when I go for my recheck next week? Is there a test that can be done to rule yes or no on the bone infection? (answer)
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I occasionally get swollen gums on the back of my mouth only behind my right lower molar. If it's badly inflamed it'll get a big bump, fill with some kind of puss and I won't be able to close my mouth completely. It'll last for a couple of days with not much pain but more discomfort. Is it a bacterial infection? This all started less than a year ago and it'll come on if I chew on a piece of gum or have something chewy like French bread. I went to the dentist who didn't have much to tell me but gave me a brown mouthwash but then told me that it would stain my teeth if I used it so I have been hesitant. What is this from and is there something I could do such as taking an oral antibiotic? (answer)
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I believe I have bone growing above my gum line and teeth pushing my gums outward. What causes this and what is the remedy? ...Visitor from FL (answer)
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I haven't been to a dentist in years and have never needed any dental work done, save braces and having my wisdom teeth removed. I just noticed that below my left lower molar there is a quite large bump that has developed. It is as hard as bone and isn't painful in any way, nor does it bleed. Should I see a dentist about this or wait and see if it goes away? ... Visitor from GA
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