I've had a gum infection for the past 4 days near my lower front teeth and I'm also undergoing RCT treatment. My dentist mentioned that if the infection doesn't clear up with the RCT, I might need surgery. Is gum surgery really the best option for this kind of infection? I'm worried about what the procedure involves and if there are other alternatives I should consider first.

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That's capillary bleed and could be due to dryness take water before bed that would help you

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I'm using Ornigreat gel for my bleeding and swollen gums and I'm also undergoing some screening treatment. Is this gel okay to use for my symptoms? Is there anything else I should be doing?

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