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Query: Hi doctor,I have been battling tonsillitis for five days and have taken a course of Amoxicillin 500mg three times a day. But my throat condition has not improved whatsoever. I have noticed throughout the week that my gums are receding and have become very tender. My mouth produced a lot of saliva th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Receding gums are not something that happens overnight; they must have been happening for a long time but were only recently noticed. Metronidazole is for gum infection, so you are advised appropriately to take ... Read Full »
Why is bone exposed in my gums?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from a swollen, bleeding and receding gums. I tried Corsodyl mouthwash, but I want more advice. I am dreading going to the dentist. I really do not want to lose my tooth. The top bone area is currently exposed. I really need help, please. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sore, swollen and receding gums with bleeding seem to be most probably due to an active gum infection that is causing a loss of attachment from the gum and underlying bone, making the teeth loose. This condition is called periodontitis. Using only a mouth wash will n... Read Full »
Two of my teeth remain wobbly after having receding gums. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have receding gums, and they are sore as well. Two of the teeth are wobbly, and I am terrified they are going to fall out. I am only 19 years old. I brush and floss my teeth twice a day. I used to smoke. Since I have noticed my teeth issue, I quit smoking. Please help me. I am desperate... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaint, it looks like you have deep gum infection and it is causing loss of attachment of teeth to gums making them loose. As you are a smoker, it causes the gum health to deter even faster. When there is a recession, only home remedies will not be suffic... Read Full »