Hi, first symptom I had was a very sensitive and slightly swollen tongue, no discolouration. I bought some corsodyl mouthwash because it felt like it would help. Tongue is now fine, but now the gum right at the back has swollen and become quite painful, especially when I bite as it seems to get caught. Im at work for the next 8 days and have no time to see dentist, is there anything more I can do to help the inflammation and pain? Currently using salt water, corsodyl, brushing my teeth twice a day and being very careful on the gums. Thank you, mark
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have swollen gums in right back tooth region, don't worry go it can be due to Periodontal problem, it can be Periodontal Pocket, or Periodontal Access, You do Chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 - 3 times a day, Do warm saline gargle 3 - 4 times in day, take Analgesic tablet Paracetamol 500 mg twice daily, for 5 days, then Go to dentist and get ORAL PROPHYLAXIS done Hope this will help you.  Wish you good health.