Feeling Gum Pain? 4 Conditions You May Potentially Have

Are You Feeling Gum Pain?

4 Conditions You May Potentially Have 

Experiencing gum pain can be more than just uncomfortable and annoying. It can be a sign of a more serious oral health problem.
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Below are four potential causes of your gum pain.

1. Canker Sores

Canker sores can show up anywhere in your mouth, even on your gums. Typically, they appear as red bumps in your mouth, but they can also have a white coating.
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Dental treatment for this condition is not necessary as cankers usually go away within a week or two. If they do not disappear on their own, schedule an appointment with your dentist.
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2. Gum Disease

Another condition that may cause pain in the gums is gum disease.
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The first few symptoms include redness, bleeding, and swelling of the gums. These usually occur if you do not brush and floss your teeth often enough. During this stage, you may not feel any pain.
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However, gum disease can get worse if you do not improve your oral health habits. Eventually, your gums may begin to pull away from your teeth, creating pockets where bacteria and food particles can get stuck.
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This can cause infection which may loosen the teeth from the bone and cause tooth loss.
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3. Pericoronitis

This dental condition occurs when gum tissue around the wisdom teeth becomes infected and swollen.
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Pericoronitis develops when wisdom teeth only erupt through the gums partially. This lets pieces of food and bacteria enter around the tooth and lead to an infection. The infection and the particles irritate the gums further and cause pericoronitis.
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If this condition is left untreated, it can cause swelling and infection beyond the wisdom tooth to the neck, jaw, and cheeks. In this case, you may require oral surgery to have your wisdom tooth removed.
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Wisdom tooth extraction is a fairly regular process that can be completed by a qualified dentist.
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4. Hormonal Changes

For women, hormones can also cause you to feel more pain in your gums at different periods throughout your life.
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When you are going through puberty, you will experience an increase in blood flow to your gums. This can cause them to feel painful, tender, and swollen. You may also experience more gum sensitivity during your period.
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During pregnancy, your hormone levels increase. This can make your gums feel sorer or bleed. When you hit menopause, your hormones change again. During this time, your gum can hurt, bleed, burn, or change colors.

Some dental conditions can cause your gums to hurt and leave your mouth in serious pain. If you are experiencing pain in your gums and believe you may have one of the above conditions, be sure to contact your doctor or dentist.

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Post by Hannah Whittenly
hannahwhittenly@gmail.com
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Share with us your gum challenges below! Also share any tips you may have discovered to remove gum pain.
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