Hi there, last night at work I noticed a dull ache from the front of my mouth. Weirdly it seems to be that my gum only around one tooth (top front) seems to be slightly inflamed. It feels like a bruise when I press down on it and when I cleaned my teeth it bled slightly. This morning the ache is still there, I can ignore it but the bruise like pain still persists if slight pressure is applied. How can I stop this infection from getting worse until my dentist appointment?
It appears to be gingivitis which is relatively common. For the pain take broken tablets 2-3 times daily and for the infection use Flagyl (metronidazole) and Mobil (amoxicillin) if you are not allergic to penicillin that is. Also use a softer toothbrush and mouthwash