Likely causes
- Gum disease affecting the bone
- Injury to the tooth
- Teeth grinding
What to do until your appointment
- Keep the area clean by brushing gently
- Avoid chewing on that side
- Rinse with warm salt water
When it is urgent
- A tooth that moves a lot after an injury
- Pain, pus or swelling around the tooth
- A fever with tooth pain
If you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital straight away.
Treatment that fixes it
Gum Treatment is the treatment that usually fixes this. Dr. Kamran Shahzad will examine you and explain the options before any treatment starts.
Sources
Written by the team at Dental Clinic by Dr. Kamran Shahzad.
This article is general information. Please see a dentist for advice about your own teeth.
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