It can appear as a punctual pain associated with a wound or trauma
Causes of gum pain
Gingivitis
The main factor for which it originates is poor dental hygiene
Periodontitis
have affected not only the soft tissues, but also the jawbone
- Bad breath
- Redness of gums
- Bleeding
- Gums swollen and in pain
- Tooth movement
gum pain does not usually occur permanently
Other causes of pain in the gums
- After a prophylaxis: After a professional cleaning where the hygienist has to treat the area of the gums to remove bacterial plaque, it is normal for the gums to become inflamed and painful.
- After a teeth whitening treatment: Products that are used during a teeth whitening session can cause tooth sensitivity. When this happens, the person feels a localized and intense pain when in contact with cold or very hot foods or drinks. However, the discomfort should disappear by separating the teeth and gums from the external stimulus .
- Hormonal changes: Although gestational gingivitis is common knowledge, gum pain is not associated only with pregnancy, but all hormonal changes that occur after delivery, before menstruation or during hormonal development in adolescents.
- After the placement of an implant: The intervention for the placement of an implant is quite invasive so it is usual for the days after surgery to feel pain in the gums near the new dental implant.
- After the extraction of a tooth: It is completely normal to feel pain in the gums around the tooth that has been extracted . Exodontia will have produced an inflammation in them and until it remits it can suffer pains.
- Receding gums: This disease, in which the gums have receded until the root of the tooth is exposed, can cause severe pain. It will be associated both with the exposure of the nerve to external stimuli and the retracted gingiva, which appears red and inflamed.
- Bruxism: People who have this bad habit usually suffer from tooth and gum pain due to the friction they produce with the grinding of teeth.
- Teething in babies: This is one of the most common causes of gum pain in babies. Beginning at 6 or 8 months of age, children will begin to feel inflamed.
Prevention of pain in the gums
- Be strict with oral cleaning after every meal. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles that does not damage your gums .
- Use the dental floss to eliminate the remains of food that accumulate between the teeth and that the brush has not been able to remove.
- Avoid tobacco and alcohol. These are substances that collaborate in the accumulation of plaque, so it is convenient to reduce their consumption to the maximum.
- Go to the hygienist to perform professional cleanings, at least twice a year . This will keep gingivitis at bay and prevent the pain from recurring.
Remedies and natural tips for pain in the gums
Rinses with water and salt
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- Add a tablespoon of salt to a cup of water and mix to compact both ingredients.
- Finally, we will gargle 3 times a day for 10 or 15 minutes.
Chamomile tea
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers (15 g)
- 1 cup of water (250 ml)
Preparation
- We will heat the water and, when it boils, we will add the chamomile.
- Let infuse a few minutes, remove from heat and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes.
- It is good to ingest this drink 3 times a day to quickly reduce inflammation .
Turmeric
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric (2.5 g).
- 10 drops of water
Preparation
- We will put ½ teaspoon of turmeric in a small container, add 10 drops of water and mix until you get a firm paste.
- We apply on the gums that present the pain and leave 30 minutes.
- It is important to repeat this process several times a week.