One for the dentists...

[Nic jones]

Gents (and maybe the laydees) above one of my top teeth my gum has in the last couple of days become really sore and red.
I can't get an appointment at my dentist for a while, but it sounds like it could be the onset of gum disease? (or I may have just poked myself in the gum!) can you recommend any over counter treatment i could use until I can get to the dentist?

Thanks

[Glocko]

RACH!

[ShadownINja]

Abscess? Could get some antibiotics from the doc as a short-term solution.

[MacGee]

imposs to diagnose without examining teeth...could be gum, ulcer, dental abscess, cyst....bad aids.....any of the above.....see a dentist.

[neenaw]

I always use Corsodyl antiseptic mouthwash when I've got any gum irritations. It seems to work for me

[E31Shrew]

Bonjela?

[Nic jones]

Bah grumbles, thanks anyway, have got an appointment booked but not until mid next week, will try the mouthwash/bonjela and give my teeth a proper bashing witht the brush and see if it helps.

I don't want to go and waste the dentists time (and part with any money!) if it's something as simple as an ulcer/sore that I've made by poking the gum.

Thanks anyway

[Rach*]

Take a photo.....