<s>[INST] Hi .I had a dental implant fitted 4 years ago a year later had bad infection .my dentist had to cut some gum away I think .then he had to pack it , when he put it back in .had antbiotic pills and drinks .now it is sore and swollen again .went to a new dentist last week .she said there was something on the xraynand I would need to see an oral surgeon .very painful [/INST] hithanks for writing in.There might be some abscess in that region.Do warm saline rinses twice a day.Take a course of antibiotic & painkiller.Visit your dentist as early as possible.RegardsDr. Neha Sumra </s>