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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
swollen gums
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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swollen gums
by kwr, Dec 07, 2007 12:00AM
I've been recovering from a bought of pharyngitis. I'm feeling much better, but have noticed over the past few days that my gums are very swollen and tender. The triangular area between my teeth is enlarged, and when I brush my gums they bleed.
Could this be a result of the inflammation in my mouth from the pharyngitis? Could it be due to the penicillin I've taken, or the zinc/menthol lozenges? I've also just started using Listering (normally don't use mouthwash as I have a sensitive tongue) - could this be to blame?
Thanks.
Could this be a result of the inflammation in my mouth from the pharyngitis? Could it be due to the penicillin I've taken, or the zinc/menthol lozenges? I've also just started using Listering (normally don't use mouthwash as I have a sensitive tongue) - could this be to blame?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Dec 08, 2007 12:00AM
, Dec 08, 2007 12:00AM
I think that your pharyngitis maybe a contributing factor to the inflammation of your gums.I would see your dentist to confirm that this is the case.
