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Do swollen and bleeding gums cause bad breath?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing a bad breath problem. Sometimes gums get swelled and bleeding happens. I do not feel comfortable speaking to someone because of the bad breath issue. What can I do to eradicate this problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum bleeding, gum swelling, and bad breath are the signs of gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar or calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food ... Read Full »
Why are my gums irritated after getting my teeth cleaned?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently got my teeth cleaned with a water jet type cleaning by a new hygienist. A few days later, my bottom front gums felt irritated. I took a look, and one gum looked as if it had been cut down toward the root about 3 mm below the normal gum line, like it was a mistake. I used a pe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Discontinue the use of peroxide-type mouthwash. Use a gum paint that could strengthen your gums. Gums may move a little downward after cleaning as the inflamed gums come back to normal size after cleaning and is normal. However, in the photograph (attachment removed ... Read Full »
I have multiple tooth decay. Can home remedies help manage them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticeable gaps between my teeth, and around seven to eight of my teeth are affected by germs or cavities. Brushing for more than a minute causes bleeding, and at times, I experience unbearable pain. My local dentist recommended caps. However, my family is suggesting basic home ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concerns. The gap between your teeth may be a result of cavities. Unfortunately, dental cavities cannot be treated without restoration. If a cavity is present, it tends to progress without intervention. Bleeding gums of... Read Full »
I have cuts in my gums. Is it caused by tooth cleaning?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the dentist for a teeth-cleaning on Wednesday. On Thursday, I noticed that the floor of my mouth on the bottom right side felt sore. When I looked with a light, I noticed a couple of cuts that were kind of like paper cuts. They bleed when I brush. The pain can be managed som... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned about the bleeding of the gums after scaling. Usually, you can see bleeding gums and cut-like appearance near the border of the gingiva due to one of the following reasons. Heavy calculus deposits masks the inflamed gingiva Mild trauma may occur during... Read Full »
My gum bleeding stopped with medications. Will it recur?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been getting bleeding from the gums for the past month. It is generalized. When I get up, maximum blood comes from my mouth in the morning. It is better to rest of the day. I did a salt water rinse and applied Tan X ointment, but nothing helped. I started taking Metrogyl 400 mg twi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Inflammation of gums is called gingivitis, and bleeding gums are one of the symptoms of gingivitis. Gingivitis is a microbial disease with many causes that cause the microbial flora to flourish in the mouth. I would advise you to visit your dentist and do scaling (cl... Read Full »
I have a slightly raised bump in my gums. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I found about a week ago this slightly raised bump in the gums between my two front teeth (front and back). It does not look like there is puss in it. The first two days were very painful and hard to eat. The next couple days after that, there really was not any pain. It is just a real... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern. Most probably it can be because of hormonal imbalance at this age. This is called age-related gingivitis and it will heal with time. Do not mess with it too much. For relief and quick control, you can... Read Full »
I am experiencing gum issues. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have bleeding, swelling, and pain in the gums. Please suggest tablets for getting relief. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding gums are due to inflamed (simply, swollen) gums. The most probable cause is calculus (hard deposits) and plaque (soft deposits) irritating the gums. The treatment is to get a professional cleaning (scaling) done by a dentist. You can do lukewarm salt water garg... Read Full »
I have bleeding while brushing. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed light bleeding while brushing. I feel minor discomfort in the gums at the centre, top and back of the teeth. I do not have much pain. Can I apply anything externally on the gums to prevent bleeding? Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should use Betadine gargle as mouthwash twice daily for 15 days to reduce the swelling of gums and bleeding and also to keep your teeth clean. It would be better if you could go to a dentist for physical evaluation. Ask your dentist to do cleaning of your whole mout... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have bleeding gums over only one tooth. The gums are neither swollen nor painful. But, I have bright red lining just above that tooth when I finish brushing. I would like to stress that it is the only area that bleeds. Also, the next to that tooth I had a root canal treatment before two... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be a gum injury, which you had while brushing or infection due to food impaction in that area. It can be also due to the irregular biting relation of the upper and lower canine teeth. It is definitely not related to the nearby root canal treatment. You sh... Read Full »
How to manage tooth pain, bleeding gums, and a bad taste?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old male. My height is five feet six inches and my weight is 80 Kg. For the past two days, I am finding pain in my teeth and blood comes out when I brush my teeth as well. Sometimes, I feel a bad taste in my mouth as well.Would you please guide me on the medication? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclniq.com. You seem to have an abscess in either the periapical or periodontal region. Please send a picture of the area causing pain and bleeding for more details. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week. Either go see a dentist immediately or send some pictures. Yo... Read Full »