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Gum pain and irritatiom
Frquent problem because of gum pain. When i use tooth brush or chewing hard foodvitems i feel discomfort with gums. Please advice
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Hello sir,
Hope I can lessen your discomfort
Gum pain usually is caused by either pocket whether can be periodontal or gingival.
There can also be chances of food lodgement in sulcus
I suggest you to please share pic or other symptoms for confirmation of lesion
Next Steps
history like duration, intensity and precipitating factors
Health Tips
lukewarm salt water rinses 6 hourly a day for 5 days for some relief
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Routine dental check up and cleaning is essential for everyone.
1. Hard deposits between teeth and gums may cause small swelling in gums which may become painful due to inflammation.
2.Cavity in toothh may lead to space betwen teeth and when food is chewed it will hit gums and cause pain.
Next Steps
visit dentist
Health Tips
Rinse after meals.
Bush at night
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Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Jalgaon
You might be having pain because of infection caused by' tartar' a white , calcified substance accumulated in between the gums pockets formed by inflammation of the gums.
So , it requires through clinical examination & some radiographic investigations to evaluate the condition.
Next Steps
visit dentist / periodontist for examination & treatment. Dr.will also advise you about proper brushing technique .
Health Tips
maintain oral hygiene by gargling with lukewarm salt water after every meals. use ultrasoft toothbrush .
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Dr. Rohan Bhatt
Pediatric Dentist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
At this age gums may get little weaker and allow to accumulate it’s of food stuff around it and causes gums inflammation.
May require oral prophylaxis
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Go for a detailed consultation for gum surgery clinically a be get jaw X-ray done to evaluate bone grip of ur overall teeth
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