“What is the fastest way to heal swollen gums?”
I have swollen gums and want to fix them. What is the fastest way to heal swollen gums?
12 Answers
The fastest way to heal swollen gums is to maintain good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing regularly, and using an antiseptic mouthwash; see a dentist if swelling persists or is severe.
It depends. Are your gums swollen all over or in one specific area? If you have generalized inflammation, most likely you would need deep scaling and you have to make sure you floss daily to keep your gums clean and healthy. If the swelling is in one given area related to a tooth, then the treatment could either be a root canal or extraction. Please see your dentist for a full exam with X-rays in order to determine what treatments are necessary.
Depends on the cause of the swollen gums. Is the cause of swollen gums from infection or trauma? If it is from trauma, try to avoid the area during brushing or flossing and eating. If it is from infection, is it a gum disease or tooth needing a root canal? To resolve the infection, antibiotics will be needed for the short term and treatment will be required for either gum disease or root canal.
That’s a good question,
It’s hard to give you an exact answer of how to treat swollen gums as there are many causes of swollen gums. You will need to visit your local dentist for a better evaluation and to get a diagnosis of your gum condition, then a treatment plan to treat the cause of the swelling. I would definitely start with good oral hygiene and care at home from brushing and flossing on a regular basis, but seeking professional help will be the best of course.
Hope I was helpful in answering your question.
It’s hard to give you an exact answer of how to treat swollen gums as there are many causes of swollen gums. You will need to visit your local dentist for a better evaluation and to get a diagnosis of your gum condition, then a treatment plan to treat the cause of the swelling. I would definitely start with good oral hygiene and care at home from brushing and flossing on a regular basis, but seeking professional help will be the best of course.
Hope I was helpful in answering your question.
Make sure there is no plaque or tartar irritation contributing to the swelling so the area may need to be scaled and root planed by a dental professional.
If it is localized to one area there may be an irritant there (ie popcorn skin or something similar) and brushing/flossing may be enough. If it is generalized you likely need a cleaning at the dentist, they will be able to remove buildup that you can’t get off at home.
Why are your gums swollen? Are they swollen in just one small area or throughout your mouth? Is it because you got something stuck under them, like a popcorn shell, or because you have gums disease? Your best bet is to check with your dentist. And do a good thorough job of brushing twice a day, and either use dental floss or a "Proxabrush" or "GumPik" (or their generic) nightly. You'll find a battery or electric toothbrush does a significantly better job of getting your teeth clean than brushing by hand. However... it's the mechanical action of the bristles against your teeth that cleans them. So brushing by hand requires you to scrub your teeth in little (gentle) circles. The battery or electric brush works best when you place it against your teeth and roll it along the molars (the big teeth in the back) and for the premolars and front teeth just place the brush head against the teeth and let the bristles do their own thing for 3-5 seconds. Then move the toothbrush to the next tooth, and leave it for 3-5 seconds. You'll be brushing 1 tooth at a time.
Until you see a dentist, warm salt water (saline strength) rinses 3-4 times per day. Keep brushing your teeth as well.
It depends on what’s causing the swollen gums. But the most common cause is periodontal disease or gingivitis. A good dental cleaning often referred to as a prophy (short for prophylaxis) often will decrease or eliminate signs of gingivitis.
Respectfully yours,
Dr. Wayne Yee
Respectfully yours,
Dr. Wayne Yee
Have a good professional cleaning and rinse with warm salt water.
Without antibiotics, the fastest way is using an irrigating device like a water Pic or a HydroFloss with a disinfectant in the irrigating solution. I like the Dental Herb Company's well researched essential oil products, but a salt/soda combo will work. "walk the pulsing 'pressure washer' around the gumlines on both sides of all the teeth with emphasis between your teeth a couple times every day. Two Grams/day of ascorbic acid [vitaminC] will accelerate the tissue healing 50%. As soon as you are able, a professional cleaning and evaluation by your dental team is warranted. The gums can not fully heal until all of the mineral deposits [calculus/tartar} is removed and the teeth are remaining clean. Stress and smoking, simple carbohydrates and a lack of sleep are also contributing agents to the infection causing the swelling. Exercise helps heal them. Swollen gums can be a precursor to loosing your teeth. You get to choose...
First you should be evaluated for periodontal disease and subgingival calculus. Once a hygienist have cleaned your teeth of calculus/tarter, you can floss/brush/rinse. Floss every night, brush morning and night and even at lunch if possible with an extra soft brush and a fluoride toothpaste. Rinse nightly with Listerine total care or a similar product.
