Gingivitis Help?

I had a fever. my braces cut the inside of my cheek without me noticing it, so i couldn't really open my mouth big. As i was brushing my teeth, I noticed that my gums were redder(which was wierd because i always take good care of them. except the past 4 days that i've been sick) When i was brushing, my gums starting bleeding and were really puffy. I started panicking. this has never happened before. and now after research, i figured it was gingivitis that formed from my fever that made my mouth warm and populated bacteria. but now, I need to know how to treat it. I'm really scared. nothing like this has happened before. Any ideas on how to treat it without making an emergency trip to the dentist?

Gingivitis Help?
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Reply:need to see a dentist and get it checked out properly. It may or may not be serious and he/she may give you some gel for the swollen gums
Reply:It sounds more like it could be infection rather than gingivitis. Rinse several times a day with Listerine and/or warm salty water, brush as best you can.


My opinion is that you should see your dentist.(asap).he needs to be the one to evaluate this situation and advise you how to solve the problem... you will need antibiotic if it is indeed infection.
Reply:taking care of your gums could entail only paying close attention to proper oral hygiene like proper brushing and careful flossing every after meal. this can help remove plaque that get stuck on teeth. having a regular dental check up and regular dental cleanings can make sure that teeth and gums stay healthy. water has a lot of health benefits and this can be advantageous to oral and dental health. make sure that you drink adequate amount of water to be able to keep bad bacteria in the mouth at bay. visit http://www.oramd.com for more gum care tips.