I have severe inflammation in my gums?!
Question: I have severe inflammation in my gums?
Now my entire upper gum (under that flap of skin that goes from your gum to the cheek) is swollen and is dark red.
I was taking Ibuprofen, but I am realizing that if I *don't* take it.. the cheek swells up but it doesn't make me want to cry.. so I am taking nothing... but I am starting to get sick.
I am in a small village so I don't have a dentist, the only thing we have is a clinic who will probably not know what to do with mouth stuff -- so I would really love to get a good idea of what I have and what to do to fix it so I can just tell the people at the clinic.
Answers:
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Flossing and rinsing properly will help the most.
Inflammation of the gums, bleeding gum, gum infections and increased sensitivity of the gums and teeth are symptoms that may alert you to gingivitis and/or other oral diseases that indicate a need to seek professional help.
It is not something you should let go. Untreated gum disease and infection is linked not only to tooth loss, but also severe problems such as heart disease and stroke. If you see the dentist about this you will hear a suggestion about antibiiotics or sugery.
CoQ10
I have found CoQ10 to be very helpful with gum disease and inflammation. CoQ10 quality may vary from brand to brand. That is why it is necessary to find a high quality one. I suggest that you read an article on the high quality CoQ10 I carry, created through a microbe process.
Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse
In addition, many people find that rinsing the mouth with one capful of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide diluted in a little water after brushing will help with gum infection quite a bit.
Try to hold the Hydrogen Peroxide in your mouth for one minute, swishing it several times. (It will foam, so be prepared for that.) Then spit it out. Don't rinse the residue from you mouth. I suggest you do this routine in the evening after brushing and flossing the teeth, before you go to bed.
Once the gum infection and gum disease is down, do once a week for maintenance.
Also soak your toothbrush in a small cup of Hydrogen Peroxide between use to clean the toothbrush. Change the Hydrogen Peroxide every few days. Make sure to put the cap back on the H2O2 tightly.
Flossing and Interdental Cleaners
By flossing or using an interdental cleaner, you are removing decay causing plaque - the sticky film of bacteria that coats your teeth. While toothbrushing removes plaque from tooth surfaces, it can't do the entire job of removing plaque from between the teeth and under the gum line.
Tooth decay and gum disease or gum infection often start in these areas, so it is very important to clean them thoroughly to prevent cavities and serious gum problems. Using the Hydrogen Peroxide and swishing it around helps to get clear this bacteria between the teeth and in the gums, as well.
“ You do not have to floss your teeth, Only do the ones you want to keep!”
The main goal of treatment is to control the infection.
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topi…
http://www.itriagehealth.com/disease/gin…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingivitis