Puffy gums cause a lot of unpleasantmoments. The violation of diction, the difficulty of the chewing process, the change in the shape of the face is a list of the consequences of this ailment. If the gum is swollen, you should immediately find out the cause and, if possible, take appropriate measures.
One of the causes of the tumor is gingivitis.Sometimes it occurs after a visit to the dentist in the case if the oral cavity has not been treated very well, the seal has not been successfully placed, which may injure the gum to some extent. Also, leak tightness of the seal may be broken and secondary infection is possible near it.
If the gum is swollen, the extraction of the tooth can alsobecome a possible cause. In the event that the tumor has arisen in a certain place, you should immediately consult a specialist. The process must be stopped immediately so that the inflammation does not spread further.
The problem can arise because the gum has swelled up in the area of the wisdom tooth. Then it is necessary to take an X-ray photograph to determine the direction of its growth.
To ease the pain,a small incision of the gum. The wisdom tooth can grow and slope. This also causes inflammation of this area. In this case, only surgical intervention will help, and without removing such a tooth is indispensable.
If the gum is swollen for unknown reasons,then the examination can be performed only by a dentist, because it can be an abscess, pulpitis or periodontitis. However, these reasons may be absent, then the doctor prescribes treatment in the form of rinsing with antibacterial agents. But each patient is individually treated.
Some people do not know what to do if they are swollengum. Many alleviate painful sensations with the help of such a folk remedy as a soda solution. This very often helps if there are no serious complications. A solution of table salt can also be used. Removing the pain can and 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of water 1: 1.
In case the gingiva is swollen and sore, some recipes of herbal decoctions or solutions can help, which are very simple in their preparation.
To begin with, you can try to dilute in a glasswarm water one drop of iodine and baking soda in a volume that does not exceed half a teaspoon. If the rinse does not increase the pain, then you can repeat this procedure every fifteen minutes. This solution is very effective, because soda is known for its ability to reduce pain, and iodine is a good antiseptic.
Infusion of chamomile, calendula, sage has also proved itself with a very positive side. In a glass it is necessary to put one table spoon of each grass.
Then pour it all over with boiling water and overFifteen minutes to insist. At the end of the prescribed time, you need to add cold boiled water, and do this until the temperature of the infusion is equal to room temperature. Rinsing the oral cavity should be done as often as possible, as calendula and chamomile kill the infection, and sage relieves the tumor and stops the inflammation.
All these infusions bring a good positive result, and you need to rinse as long as possible, every fifteen minutes.
But the most important rule to remember- it is by no means to use a warmer pad or anything that warms up with swollen gums, since any heat contributes to the appearance of pus, although the pain may temporarily subside.
The causes of gum tumor are different.It can be a flux, gingivitis, an inflammation of the dental nerve, the appearance of a cyst or a small hole in the tooth, which you can even not notice. But getting food in there can lead to such unpleasant consequences as suppuration. Therefore, only the dentist can determine the true cause of the tumor and prescribe the appropriate procedures. If you ignore a doctor's visit and delay with treatment, the consequences can be more serious than you might imagine in this situation.
