Open Question: I have Inflamed gums from an infection and finding it very hard to eat, what can I do?
are you still flossing and brushing your teeth? I know the gums hurt but you must still floss and brush to remove plaque and bacteria. I had the flu over Xmas and my gums became sore due to me having a low immune system. Sounds like your immune system is fighting off your sickness bug and in doing so has become low and hence the gum infection. First of all gargling with warm salt water( 1 table spoon on salt added to a glass of warm water) 4 times a day will help clean the gums and kill off any infection.
Reasons for swollen gums below
* Infection from a virus or fungus
* Gingivitis
* Poorly fitting dentures
* Sensitivity to toothpaste or mouthwash
* Side effect of medication
* Malnutrition
* Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)
* Pregnancy
* Bacteria buildup
You need to take in some vitamin C to boost your immune system. Try drinking some orange juice which is full of vitamin C. Use an anti bacterial mouth wash which will help kill off the germs and avoid sugar as sugar just turns into plaque . Avoid fizzy drinks and acidic foods as they can irritate the gums even more. Drink milk and eat yogurt and soft cheese as they are easy to eat and kind to your mouth. Maybe make a smoothie up using some fresh fruit( non acidic fruits mainly) or make a milk shake up using a blender which will have calories in and energy and goodness it in. I drank milk shakes when I had the flu. Banana milk shakes. I also found pineapple milkshakes really nice .
Other things you can try on your gums are clove oil which will sooth them and help calm the pain. Green tea is also great for it's calming effect. Another good one is to put some salt in ginger and make a paste and then rub this carefully onto the gums 4 times a day. And be sure to drink plenty of water. Can you try eating some other soups too, other flavours that are mostly liquid?
If your gums do not get better within 1 weeks I would go and see your doctor or dentist . Hope they do get better soon and get plenty of rest and try and boost your immune system back up .
Take care
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