Suggest treatment for canker sore and swollen gum
Patient: I m watching a baby 17months old that has canker sore, swollen bleeding gums. What can I do to make her feel better. Mom told me to but salt on a wet towel and rub it in her mouth but it look like that would hurt. Is there something else less painful I could do? Thanks Doctor: Hello,I can understand your concern. It seems that the oral cavity is not cleaned of the baby while bathing her. Before the teeth erupt into oral cavity, the oral cavity and gums should be cleaned gently with a clean cotton cloth. After the eruption of teeth, toothbrushing two times a day should be done and appointment should be made with a dentist every 6 months for examination of the oral cavity of the children.Right now, to make her feel better, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the sores and painful areas in the mouth. This gel can be applied 3-4 times in a day. In addition, for the sore bleeding gums, plaque attached to the teeth and making gums inflamed can be the reason. To resolve bleeding gums, an appointment with the dentist or pedodontist should be made for ultrasonic scaling of the child.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah