What causes inflammation in the gums after tooth extraction?
Patient: last night I felt like I had fever in my gums the area where my tooth was extracted 2 years ago is still sensitive I took 2 generic Tylenol p.m. and it helped some I also went to the ER 3 nights ago they gave me some numbing mouthwash for my cankersores they said I might have some virus or vitamin defency what is the problem because I always have them Doctor: Hi..Thanks for the query..As per your complain you are suffering from RECURRENT APTHOUS ULCERS which is causing you the eruption of ulcers frequently in mouth..It can be caused due to a number of reasons like Stress, Nutritional Deficiency [Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid] , hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, uncontrolled diabetes and other immunocompromised conditions etc..You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated..For apthous ulcer you can do warm saline garglesGargles with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia can help..Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating..Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days..Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods..In case if still the condition does not subside the physician can prescribe you to take a Steroid course as it the ultimate treatment in case if nothing else works..Hope this helps..Regards..