Hi my mum developed a very sore mouth about a fortnight ago and last Thursday went to the dentist. She has a top denture and her upper gum was really painful. He gave her difflam and some stuff to soak her teeth in but they haven't touched it. She's tried bonjela and bicarbonate of soda but they've not touched it either. It cost her £30 at the dentist and the stuff has had no effect. She's booked another appointment for Monday and I will go with her this time but I just wondered if anyone had suffered with a sore mouth (inflamed gums) after treatment. There are no ulcers or anything but she said the dentist said it was inflamed and swollen. If she could just get rid of this she would be great as otherwise she is feeling really well. Any ideas? Should we speak to her nurse rather than the dentist? Any help or advice appreciated.
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