Toothache And Gum Problems: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have gum problems?
See significance of gum problems if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Do you have diabetes and a red, swollen, painful bump on your gum next to a sore tooth?
Do you have a disease or take a medicine that causes problems with your immune system and a red, swollen, painful bump on your gum next to a sore tooth?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
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Do you have a red, swollen, painful bump on your gum next to a sore tooth?
Do you have new bleeding of the gums and you are taking medicine that thins your blood, such as aspirin, enoxaparin (such as Lovenox), heparin, or warfarin (such as Coumadin)?
Do you have new bleeding of the gums and you have a known bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you have swollen gums that bleed easily despite 2 weeks of home treatment?
Do you have sore or swollen gums despite 2 weeks of home treatment?
Do you have irritation of the gums from poorly fitting dentures or a dental appliance?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | September 26, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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