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Yesterday the side of my gum started feeling really tender just below one of my teeth. I thought maybe I had just poked it or brushed too hard but this morning the gum there is really swollen and very tender and sore. When I smile or move my mouth I can feel how swollen and tender it is too.
Does this sound like an abcess? I rung my emergency dentist but they can't fit me in until tomorrow so I'm panicking now :-(
Could it be your wisdom teeth?
bernie1977
03-11-12, 14:36
If you have an abscess you will really know about it as they can be very painful. You could've caused it by brushing or you may have a small area of gingivitis. I would try a dental mouthwash that heels gums such as cordysol or eludril. You can only use this on a short term basis as it can stain yor teeth if used for too long, it will tell you on the bottle.
Hi there.
Best thing you can do is rinse your mouth with warm salt water
Holding it on the sore tooth/gum.
Abscesses are very painful, sometimes making your face swell.
Take some painkillers and you will be fine xxx
Hi thank you for replying every one. Well my face isn't swollen and I can't say it's agony because it's not. It's just sore and tender and the gum is swollen. I have mouth wash so will try that and salted water. Thank you xx
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