Swollen gums for about 2 months scared to go to dentist! !

[Me2you]

My gums at the top.of my front teeth not my first 2 but just next to them has looked swollen for a few months it looks a bit cracked! ! There's a tiny part what's really sore when I brush it but other than that no pain really. .. I'm sure it's sertraline what's causing it but I know the doctor will say it's not. Has anyone had this and will it go down?? I'm scared my teeth are guna fall out!

[mummypig3]

It could just be an infection which the dentist will prescribe antibiotics for. You need to get it looked at though

[Me2you]

I hope so I used to go to dentists all the time till I got anxiety now I won't go it's daft really! Thanks

[amarmai]

i got a water pic after having to go to the dentist with swollen gums. It seems to be helping +gargling with salt water too. Sympathise with the anxiety - me2.

[Me2you]

You got a what lol?? Yes been rinsing my mouth in salt water today and put some bonjela om it. I'm scared stuff my tooth is guna fall out or worse teeth!!

[amarmai]

It sends a directed water stream wherever you point it inside your mouth. Since i eat a lot of grains , legumes , seeds and nuts i have had awful pain with bits lodging under my gum line and the water pic flushes them out. wish i had bought years ago.

[Me2you]

Oh that's sound good! Maybe I've just got something lodged there making it sore. Yeah I've got an appointment not while 21st of September tho! Bit rubbish when u think I night av got an infection. .had done antibiotics though so started taking them hope they shift it.

[Rivercam]

I've just bought some Corsedyl,mouthwash and use that twice daily for a swollen gum. It's got an antibacterial agent in it and seems to be helping.

[mummypig3]

Yes corsodyl is good for mild gum infections. My dentist gave it me once. Now I buy it if my gums start to bleed, but have to use it religiously til they're better

[Me2you]

Been using that and rinsing with saltwater it actually looks like my gum has receded a little bit over tgat tooth. Can't get in dentist for 4 weeks should I try n get an emergency app??I don't know. Thanks for replying ladies

[mummypig3]

Have you recently had a baby? My gums receded a bit after each pregnancy and I've had problems with them bleeding ever since. Dentist doesn't seem concerned but tells me to brush and floss twice a day and use corsodyl

[Awholelottanosy]

My gums were bleeding and sore last year, I was so scared! I made myself go to the dentist and had to have deep cleaning under local anaesthetic. It wasn't nice but I'm so glad I went. The fear is always worse than the reality and the sense of relief was so worth it. They will only get worse if you don't go soon.

[Me2you]

No I haven't got any children yet god knows what they will be like when I do have them! My gums don't bleed at all except maybe when I floss. They used to but I brush my gums better now. I know I really need a good clean and keep up my apps. At Christmas it's 2 year since I went & I eat loads so I bet there not marvellous. Do u think I'm ok to wait till my appointment or try n go earlier? ? I also keep thinking my teeth are moving /wobbling but I think that's me obsessing over then and imagining it ????

[Awholelottanosy]

Try and get an emergency appointment if you can. I rang up in tears as I was terrified my teeth were going to fall out! The receptionist very kindly fitted me in the same day. Just do it to set your mind at rest.

[Me2you]

Have yours been better since the deep clean? Ye I will have to , bit nervous but I can't think of owt worse than my teeth falling out! Good god I hope they don't

[Awholelottanosy]

Yes they were a lot better. Still have to have regular cleans tho.

[Gooseberrycrumble2]

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