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I have a swollen gum problem repeatedly. Kindly suggest a solution.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a swollen gum problem repeatedly, and earlier, when I was suffering from the same issue, they suggested Metrogyl 400 tablet. Right now, I am not able to contact her as she is not in town.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

There are two issues basically you need to understand. What your doctor gave you for a temporary solution is quite fine. You can take the same course of medicine again, along with that, you can also do a warm water and salt rinse 3 to 4 times a day, which will surely help in decreasing the swelling.

But what I can make out from the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this problem will rise again and again as you have occluded teeth, i.e., teeth not arranged properly, which is the main reason for food lodgement and further bacterial growth.

Temporarily do the first one that I have mentioned above, and if you wish, you can think about orthodontic treatment meanwhile as a permanent solution.

Do revert for more queries.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you.

Can you give me a written prescription for that medicine?

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Metrogyl 400 mg- adult dosage- BID- for five days after food.

Warm water and salt rinse- 3 to 4 times a day.

Go for a full mouth deep scaling and root planing.

Go for orthodontic treatment for maloccluded teeth.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chithranjali Ravichandran
Published At April 11, 2021
Reviewed At October 18, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chithranjali is a passionate and skilled Dentist specializing in preventive care, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and oral health education. She excels in managing dental conditions with precision and compassion, ensuring patient comfort and positive outcomes. Committed to promoting long-term oral wellness, Dr. Chithranjali combines advanced dental techniques with personalized care, empowering patients to maintain healthy smiles and achieve optimal overall dental health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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