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Anything besides salt rinses to get rid of gum infections?

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albatros · 03/08/2006 16:41

I've got a gum infection again where I have a loose flap of skin covering over where my wisdom teeth have pushed up but not out through the gums. This is a regular occurance Salt sometimes works and othertimes I have to get antibiotics.
Does anyone know of anything else I can use to kill the infection plEEEEEEEEEEEase

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giraffeski · 03/08/2006 16:43

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albatros · 03/08/2006 16:46

Thanks giraffeski £6 is a small price to pay to get rid of this
My dentist always tells me only salt rinses will work, but then he gets my money when I make an emergency appointment as I can't open my mouth

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Skribble · 03/08/2006 16:57

Get your tooth out . I did eventually as I kept getting an infection. I have had loads less headaches since getting mine out as they were jammed in and half covered with gum, depends how old you are? and if they are still going to come through fully.

Tinker · 03/08/2006 16:59

Corsodyl stains teh teeth though, beware.

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albatros · 03/08/2006 17:06

Skribble I have had them x rayed and the roots are to close to the nerves in my chin for them to be sure that no nerve damage would be done. It is so bl**dy annoying, if I don't brush my teeth morning and night this happens. I was so busy decorating on Tuesday I did not brush them in the morning (yuk I know, but unless I go out I sometimes forget) i would be stuffed if I got marooned somewhere for 2 days and no toothbrush.
would Corsodyl stain if I only used it for a few days to get rid of this? I only got them cleaned 3 weeks ago (+ checkup £54)

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Skribble · 03/08/2006 17:16

Bummer I got mine out under sedation because they were so embeded (plus I am big woose).

Skribble · 03/08/2006 17:18

Meant to add, one dentist decided to take out as tooth in front to relieve the pressure caused by the wisdom tooth, it was to far back to at. Once out the wisdom tooth has slowly moved down a bit and is now totally uncovered

giraffeski · 03/08/2006 17:20

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southeastastra · 03/08/2006 17:30

sounds like you need antibiotics but if you want something to numb it you can get something called orajel that will make it more bearable.

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albatros · 03/08/2006 17:46

I don't like taking antibiotics unless I can help it 50% of the time it goes thru salt and 50% I need antibiotics. I will keep up with the salt today and get some mouthwash tomorrow, I can still open wide enough to squeeze a sandwich in ATM
I should have never started the decorating

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southeastastra · 03/08/2006 17:48

does it look nice?

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 03/08/2006 17:51

My dh swears by something called Bocasan, which you can get over the counter.

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albatros · 03/08/2006 17:56

It looks lovely (even if I do say so myself )thanks.
I am going to the supermarket and speak to the pharmacist now, I figure if it is the same in the morning I'm into the weekend for seeing Dr or dentist impossible or expensive

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Crystaltips · 03/08/2006 18:06

People might shoot me down in flames .... but I have this and gargle with diluted tea-tree

MrsBadcrumble · 03/08/2006 18:08

I was about to post Bocasan, too.
Sachets you dissolve in warm water, then hold in the mouth, swilling round.

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albatros · 03/08/2006 20:07

Just got back and brought Oraldene they didn't have much of a selection. Bumped into a friend on leaving the shop and they said their dentist recommended corsodyl so I will go and buy some of that tomorrow hopefully the stuff I have got will keep it in check until then (combined with salt)
Crystaltips is there anything that tea tree oil is not good for

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Tinker · 03/08/2006 20:09

Have been put off Corsodyl by accidentally swallowing it. Vile. But it was my dentist who warned about it. My gums bled horribly last time I was pregnant.

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albatros · 03/08/2006 20:16

I'll have a look at all the options in the pharmacy tomorrow, my teeth are quite ridged and so pick up stains easily which are v hard to remove.
I saw one on the shelf in the supermarket that contained hydrogen peroxide which claimed it could kill / prevent most mouth illnesses, I don't know much about chemistry but the thought of putting that in my mouth made me shudder

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Mayadeine · 03/08/2006 20:16

I think there was a thread about gum infections recently that I responded to. Sage is good, as is cammomile.

Tea tree is recommended for external use only. Not good to ingest.

Alipiggie · 03/08/2006 20:17

Tincture of Myrrh - if you can get it anywhere. Dab it on with cotton wool bud. It's brilliant. Don't swallow though

Mayadeine · 03/08/2006 20:18

this

I am Papillon on that thread

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albatros · 03/08/2006 20:26

Thanks I will definatly try some hebal remedies when I feel the infection start next time, but I am at the stage of all out war on it and am prepared to use chemical weapons this time

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albatros · 04/08/2006 18:50

Brought some gel corsodyl today which can be applied directly onto the affected area so hopefully no staining I haven't been able to feel my tongue properly since using Oraldene yesterday and this morning - it feels as if I have space dust on it

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FrannyandZooey · 04/08/2006 18:53

I use Oraldene and think it works ok. Another thing is to rinse with the water as hot as you can bear it - it brings tears to your eyes but really helps with the discomfort afterwards and seems to help with infection.

My dentist advised me to get a stiff toothbrush and push hard against the flappy bit of skin when brushing. The flap eventually went away.

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albatros · 04/08/2006 19:04

I will try a stiff toothbrush and hopefully get rid of it. Then I can go back to being slovenly and not brushing my teeth every day Thanks

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