I was experiencing dull ache around my lower right second molar for about 2-3 weeks.I went for a dental checkup and had my teeth cleaned by a dentist under local anasthetics in 2 separate sessions (2 days apart), the first session for the right side and second session for the left.After the first cleaning session, I became very sensitive to cold and hot on the lower right molar.About 10 days after the fist cleaning session, I started feeling pretty sore around my lower right second molar and noticed that my gums beside and behind it were swelling.Have been rinsing with warm salt water and savacol. Its now the 2nd day since the noticed swelling and i see some tiny white spots on the swelling part of the gums.Am wondering if anyone had any idea what could be causing this.
Hello thanks for consulting at Chat Doctor.sensitivity is due to gingival recession,u should massage with the pulp of your fingers both buccal(outside surface of teeth) ND lingual(inside surface of the teeth) morning and evening after u brush your teeth, swelling may be BCZ of abscess either due to periapical if dental caries involving pulp, or it could be due to periodontal involvement, since salt gargling is not helping, better consult your dentist for x-ray and check up and treatment.hope it helps,TC