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Dear Dr. pls help me. I had my teeth decay of my upper jaw so after the root canal those teeth are covered by caps long back. But since 2 days my gums are swollen between 2 teeth .I can't swallow also because its painful. What shall I do ?
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Hi lybrate-user, there may be food lodgement between the two tooth, which is causing swollen gums. You can get that area cleaned by a dental surgeon. He can prescribe you some gum massage, dental floss to clean the area.
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There might be food getting lodged between teeth. Kindly get yourself checked by dentist and as per the problem. The medications/treatment will be decided.
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