Why Do My Gums Hurt - Causes and Cure
                     
What are the causes of gum pain?
The gums that support your teeth may be tingling, redder, or 
swollen and lumpy. What are the causes of these 
unpleasant symptoms on the gums?
1. Periodontal disease
Speaking of gum disease, periodontal disease is probably 
the most worrisome. When the condition of the periodontal 
disease worsens, the alveolar bone under the gums melts, 
causing the teeth to wobble.
As a result, pain occurs when you chew food or when your 
teeth bite each other in conversation. In the early stages of 
progression, the teeth are not wobbling yet, but many 
people feel itchy pain, such as tingling or stuffiness in the 
gums.
2. Apical periodontitis
Apical periodontitis is a condition in which the 
infection has spread to the roots of the teeth. 
The cause is caused by tooth decay and 
periodontal disease, and the nerves of the 
teeth die.
In this case, there is no severe pain, but 
when you brush your teeth or when your 3. Root fracture
teeth bite each other during meals or 
conversation; you will feel slight pain or A root fracture is a condition in which a 
discomfort. small crack is created and the infection 
spreads to the gums, even if you look 
into your mouth and do not seem to 
have a missing tooth.
You may find it broken after taking an 
X-ray or pulling out your teeth.
2. Apical periodontitis
Apical periodontitis is a condition in which the 
infection has spread to the roots of the teeth. 
The cause is caused by tooth decay and 
periodontal disease, and the nerves of the 
teeth die.
In this case, there is no severe pain, but 
when you brush your teeth or when your 3. Root fracture
teeth bite each other during meals or 
conversation; you will feel slight pain or A root fracture is a condition in which a 
discomfort. small crack is created and the infection 
spreads to the gums, even if you look 
into your mouth and do not seem to 
have a missing tooth.
You may find it broken after taking an 
X-ray or pulling out your teeth.
Self-care when gums hurt
Here's what you can do at home when you have gum 
pain.
1. Avoid irritating foods and drinks
It is natural and natural to avoid irritants when you have 
pain in your mouth.
It should be noted that spicy foods, curry, and ethnic 
foods that are rich in spices, citrus fruits, and other fruits 
should also be noted. Please note that orange juice and 
grapefruit juice can also be irritating when you have a 
strong pain such as a mouth ulcer.
Read here: 
Healthy Food for Strong Teeth Recommend by QC De
ntistry Brampton
2. Dental Hygiene 3. Applying commercially 
available ointments
Keep your mouth clean. If you have pain in 
your gums, you may be worried that you may Ointments and patches for mouth ulcers are 
hit it with a toothbrush. sold at drug stores. You may want to keep it 
at home.
However, when the number of bacteria in 
your mouth increases, inflammation becomes If you have pain at night and can't sleep, 
better and you are more likely to get infected. apply a commercially available ointment and 
It is important to keep your mouth clean as see what happens.
usual.
When applying, gargle once, remove saliva 
Please note that mouthwash with added with a tissue, etc., and apply it to the itchy or 
alcohol may be irritating. painful area with a clean hand or cotton 
swab.
It is recommended that you do not eat or 
drink for about 30 minutes after that, as the 
ointment you have applied will come off.
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