Hi Dr.Grief my name is Thomas ...a week ago I was diagnosed with a horrible painful gum infection and now it is getting better but on my upper gum on the right handside I seem to be having a vein that is growing painful and I have used different kinds of mouthwashes and I did go to the doctor but this vein is painful and it is giving me sleepless nights...how can this be treated because every morning my gums are swollen and I cannot even take a bite or chew anything as soft as a banana..Please help by giving me an advise YYYY@YYYY RegardsThomas
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The best medicines for gum infection is tablet doxycycline, 100 mg, twice daily on first day and once daily for next 4 days(if you are not allergic), do saline gargling. Before that consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out whether it is gum infection or tooth infection. If it is gum infection get the teeth cleaned once and maintain oral hygiene after that. You can use mouth wash. If it is tooth infection get the tooth restored. I hope my answer will help you, take care.