My gum is swollen and hurts, what should i do?

Question

I had a steak sandwhich about 3 days ago and i got a small piece of meat stuck between my two back molars.. i flossed and used a pick and i thought i got it out - i dont feel it anymore or see anything there but the gum is swollen and slightly greyish in color and its ubelievabley painful.. the tooth in question is actually a cap on a root canal so i know its not tooth pain but my god does this hurt, and suggestions?

Answer 1

just go to repairer shop and clean it

Answer 2

You're gum around the tooth might be inflamed because if the tooth pick.Rinse and gargle with anti-septic or anti-bacterial mouthwash, such as CORSADYL , etc....

I will heal in a few days..

GOOD LUCK.

Answer 3

Swollen gums are primarily cause by bacteria which comes from food particles that are left in your mouth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to completely remove such food particles like meat in between the teeth and gum lines and in the hard to reach areas of the mouth and a professional cleaning is needed to remove it. You should set an appointment with your dentist asap.

Swollen gums is an indication of gum infection and if left untreated it may progress to advance periodontal or gum disease, infection can spread below the gum line affecting the tissues and bones that supports the teeth resulting to tooth loss.

Superior oral hygiene should be observe to be prevented from swollen gums and other forms of gum diseases, and dental visits are necessary to have your professional cleaning and dental  condition assessment every after six months. But for now you need to see your dentist.

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Answer 4

Try brushing maybe it will loosen it up. Maybe try some mouthwash as well.

Answer 5

Your gum could possibly be infected, so your best bet would be to leave it and schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible! Ask the receptionist if they would like you do to anything prior to seeing them or what you can do to possibly increase the state of the situation.

Answer 6

to be honest that happened to me this morning... had steak last night for dinner... use a toothpick... floss and brushed my teeth and thought i got it all out... and i did... woke up with swollen gums.... so all i did was take some pain killers... the swelling went down and hasnt came back... really it was all of those combined irritated the gums which may cause them to swell up...

Answer 7

it isnt infected at all you have probaly just pushed the gum back rinse your mouth with salty water brush as usual and youll probaly find that it calms down by tomorrow