Thank you. I ve been nauseous and occasionally gagging with slight cough. Last night temp went to 100.2 then back down this morning and all day to approx 98.5. My normal is 97 Went to dr. Full exam. Bloodwork no results yet. Also had been to dentist a couple of weeks ago was told I have gingivitis and need root canal . Kept asking if I have an abscess after X-rays and the answer was I don t know. So I m worried that this present malaise could be from infection in mouth even though dentist wasn t sure. Or is it not. Don t know where to turn.
Hello there, Inflammation of the gums is called as GINGIVITIS. It presents with symptoms like bleeding gums, pain, redness, swelling, recession and sensitivity. It is caused due poor oral hygiene, accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth.  Swelling of the gums is also caused by gingival abscess or tooth related periodontal abscess.  This can be confirmed by clinical examination, so please visit a dentist and get the evaluation done.  Thorough deep scaling and root planing this will help in resolving your problem followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics.  I hope this helps, take care.