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Gum Injury

Treatment

Gum Injury Treatment

Treatment depends on the type of gum injury.

Treatment for a gum injury may include:

Oral wound cleansing
Oral wound irrigation
Oral wound repair
Dental injury repair
Cold compresses
Salt water mouth rinses several times a day
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain

Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen

Narcotic pain medication

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Related Conditions

Dental fracture
Gingivitis
Tooth avulsion

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Jaw injury

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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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