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sore gums

LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
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Hi all, these past few days I've had a sore gum. I'm very good with my dental hygiene, but some times I will get this. Last time I told the hygienist,she said probably got some food stuck in it. But I do have a low grade gum disease,but they said it had improved a lot. Any suggestions on how to make the soreness go away.

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  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532

    Thanks PF, I do use a electric toothbrush. But I will try salt mouth wash.

  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340

    Are you sure it's not an abscess? 
    Slightly swollen gum and tender to touch when I had one some years ago.


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  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532

    Pete8,yes I'm sure,thanks

  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340

    If it's stuck food, then floss or tepe brushes may help


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  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532

    Pete8, I'll try that. I have different sizes that I use. Thanks.

  • AuntyRachAuntyRach Posts: 5,291

    Oral gel with an anaesthetic in it will relieve the pain temporarily and salt wash will help keep your mouth clean. 

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  • pr1mr0sepr1mr0se Posts: 1,193

    I find that I have a couple of gaps between molars that are susceptible to trapping food particles.  And sore gums, sometimes bleeding, is not nice!

    Hygienist recommended dipping the little brushes in mouthwash (she said Corsodyl was best and I use that) before brushing between the teeth helps.  It certainly has helped me, and problems are now rare.

    I also see that bacteria in the mouth can be a contributory factor with heart problems (reported in the press) so extra cleanliness is desirable on many fronts, it would seem.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,146

    I was warned by the dentist to be careful with Corsodyl - use in strict accordance with instructions and only when necessary because of an infection, as it can cause discolouration of teeth if overused..  

    I dip my Tepe brushes in Listerine.  

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    Do you smoke?

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