It is believed that the most severe pain is dental, but anyone who has experienced gum pain knows that this is not entirely true.
Diseases of the gums:
- Gingivitis. This is the most common disease that occurs due to non-compliance with the rules of oral hygiene. On the teeth formed a plaque with a high concentration of bacteria, which irritate the surrounding mucous tissues. As a result, the gums ache and bleed. There is also an inflammation of the periodontal pockets, which causes gingivitis to spread to the gums.
- Periodontitis. It develops against the background of gingivitis, when pathogenic bacteria begin to destroy the roots of the tooth and the bone tissue of the jaw. If the gingival tissue is swollen and the gum itself is very painful, these are the first signs of the disease.
- Hypovitaminosis of vitamin C (scurvy, scurvy). The disease has symptoms similar to the two previous cases, but bleeding is much more pronounced. In addition, the course of diseases is accompanied by rapid loss of damaged teeth.
- Herpetic inflammation of the gums. Suspected the presence of herpes can be if the gum is swollen and constantly hurts. Moreover, the pain is not acute, but dull aching. The disease is characterized by the occurrence of multiple small ulcers on the gums, which expand and merge.
- Periodontitis. Usually the onset of the disease occurs imperceptibly. The gums do not hurt, only discomfort is felt during the cleaning of teeth and eating. Over time, the necks of teeth are exposed and enamel is destroyed.
- Stomatitis. If a white spot is formed on the gums and the gum is sore, these are the first symptoms of stomatitis. The disease develops against the background of herpes or measles, at the beginning there are no signs. Then there is a slight swelling of the tongue and gums, followed by the formation of ulcers and spots on the mucous tissue.
Other causes of soreness of the gums:
- unsuitable toothpaste or brush;
- immunodeficiency;
- irritation after dental procedures (teeth cleaning, bleaching);
- infection of gum tissue;
- cyst or adipose;
- hormonal disorders in women (puberty, pregnancy);
- gum trauma;
- leukemia;
- tartar;
- the growth of wisdom teeth.
Gum hurt: treatment
If the cause of soreness and bleeding is a serious disease of the oral cavity, the first step is to contact a dentist. In the office, a complete examination will be carried out, possibly a maxillary ultrasound. Based on the examination, the specialist will select the appropriate set of medications and procedures, as well as give recommendations on oral hygiene.
The gum hurts: what to do or make before reception at the doctor:
- Take an anesthetic, for example, Nimesil.
- Rinse the mouth with antiseptic solutions (furacilin, salt or soda).
- If necessary, take any antipyretic medicine.
- 2-3 times a day to take valerian pills or motherwort (for calming effects on the nervous system).
The gum hurts - what to do and what to rinse with minor inflammation or irritation:
- change the toothbrush to softer;
- purchase a therapeutic toothpaste for gums;
- rinse the mouth with special solutions to strengthen and disinfect gums;
- closely monitor the cleanliness of teeth and remove plaque from the tongue;
- to use dental floss;
- limit consumption of food and drinks that cause irritation (hot, cold, sweet, salty).
Folk remedies for pain and gum disease:
- Rinse your mouth with a solution of hydrogen peroxide with boiled water in the proportions of 1: 1.
- Rinse your mouth with saline.
- Apply warm tea bags to the sick gum.
- Lubricate the painful gum with paste from baking soda and water.
- Rinse your mouth with a strong chamomile infusion.