Comments on: Strange problem with my gums

Question: Strange problem with my gums

saraswati — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:29:43 -0800

DentistFilter: Help me identify something strange in my mouth

There's a half inch section of my gums that is extremely sensitive to pressure. It's been around for about a week now and I want to get some ideas about what it could be before I go to the dentist. Thanks!

By: stray

stray — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 01:34:47 -0800

Do your gums bleed at all? Maybe Gingivitis?

IANAD

By: oh pollo!

oh pollo! — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 02:22:00 -0800

Could be an infection...best see a dentist as ASAP as these can lead to an abcess.

By: antifuse

antifuse — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:13:50 -0800

I get this from time to time, and it just goes away. Although usually it doesn't last as long as a week, so I would look into it.

By: sid

sid — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:31:31 -0800

Gingivitis

By: sid

sid — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:32:54 -0800

I don't think you need to go to the dentist just for this, but gingivitis is usually a sign that you are due for a visit anyway.

By: crewshell

crewshell — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:50:10 -0800

the health of your teeth is easily overlook as it takes months and often years for things to develop a very large portion of our society over 65 have no teeth... i believe the number is in the area of 45%... you should definitely get that check out it could be a sign of something much much worse.

By: staggernation

staggernation — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:42:33 -0800

Where in your mouth? If toward the back, could be a wisdom tooth making itself known. Otherwise, what everyone else said.

By: xyzzy

xyzzy — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:48:05 -0800

You probably have something stuck beneath the gum line. A very thorough (and potentially painful) flossing is in order. If that doesn't do it, go to the dentist. Mouth infections and other oral problems can have a large impact on your overall health.

By: jessamyn

jessamyn — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 06:23:40 -0800

IANAD and you should probably go to one. That said, sometimes when you get pieces of food lodged under your gums they can feel as you described. This happens to me sometimes specifically when I eat popcorn if I can't floss it all out. The food can irriitate the gum and cause a mini-abscess. In rare cases, dislodging the food can clear all of this up, make a pathway for the mini-abscess to drain and all is well. If not, you can be causing damage to your gums and possibly to your teeth. So, I'd give the vigorous flossing the good college try and if nothing works itself out, go see a specialist, Good luck.

By: JJ86

JJ86 — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 06:43:34 -0800

Not to sound like your mother, but do you floss regularly? If not, you really should.

By: robocop is bleeding

robocop is bleeding — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 07:19:51 -0800

And don't forget the antiseptic mouthwash! I find it helps whatever mouth injury I've developed heal much faster.

By: hortense

hortense — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:37:56 -0800

I use a waterpick first, then apply a drop of oregano oil with a toothpick,works great,but has incredible strong, eye watering, flavor.