Question 1

i have extremely sensitive painful gums and the dentist prescribed toothpaste but its not helping?

Accepted Answer

Soft brush: Use a soft brush, brush lightly including the gums even if they bleed, and use floss.  Also, use a toothpaste like sensodyne.

Question 2

my right lower 1st molar is sensitive. when i press on the gum it hurts. i got fissures on it a few months ago. theres no discoloration & its not very painful. sometimes i feel some pain around my jaw. i also grind at night. what can be cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Dentist can examine: Tooth or gum pain should be checked by one's dentist. Toothaches come from cavities, eroded enamel, pulp inflammation, sinus infections, etc... Usually, chewing increases pain. If symptoms are mild, a toothache usually is not an urgent situation but still needs an evaluation by a dentist. If the dentist is not available and symptoms are moderate or worse, the ER or a primary care doctor can help.

Question 3

fear of brushing my teeth all are sensitive, it's been a year without a solid brush, have cavities now, broken teeth plus a absence on my gums, is it to late to start brushing and if i need a dentist how painful is root canal / other procedure?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a dentist immediately before abscess spreads from your condition for emergency treatment. You have  too much bacteria in your system that will cause severe damage and pain. You will need to be placed on antibiotics and undergo multiple procedures if you want to save your teeth.

Question 4

upper wisdom tooth cavity. no tooth pain but the mucosa around tooth and back of mouth sensitive and burning. painful to push on gums. jaw & ear pain.

Accepted Answer

Question ?: Your post did not include a question. But from the facts you listed, it appears that that wisdom tooth needs to be extracted. Please call a local dentist or oral surgeon for an appointment.

Question 5

good afternoon. i am having swollen gums often, they are sensitive too and now they are moving hugely-the teeth became visible and painful. can it be because i have high blood pressure and daily irregular heartbeat and chronic kidney failure please?

Accepted Answer

: Possible relationship, but can only be diagnosed correctly and treated by visiting a dentist for exam and xrays to determine status of the bone supporting structures.

Question 6

painful flap of gum in my lower right area. affects my eating. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Over wisdom tooth ?: That's called an operculum, and your dentist may perform a minor surgical procedure to remove it, or may recommend extraction of the wisdom tooth. Give your denist a call for a consultation.

Question 7

hi. yesterday i noticed that it was hard for me to eat due to a painful feeling on my gums. in the middle of the night i noticed that i was hard for m?

Accepted Answer

See a detist: It would be a good idea to see a dentsit asap.

Question 8

is there a way to fix sensitive gums?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If the gums are sensitive due to plaque and tartar build-up causing inflammation and bleeding, get your teeth thoroughly cleaned and then brush and carefully floss every day. If the gums are just generally sensitive but otherwise healthy, try massaging them with a clean washcloth dampened with warm water every night before bed.

Question 9

what are warning signs of having sensitive gums?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Bleeding when you brush your gums,  periodic gum pain and redness of the gums.  See your dentist for regular cleanings.   Brush and floss to maintain healthy gums.

Question 10

what could this sensitive lump on my gum be from?

Accepted Answer

Many things: For symptoms lasting this long, you need to discuss this with your doctor, who will to an examination in person.

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I have extremely sensitive painful gums and the dentist prescribed toothpaste but its not helping?

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My right lower 1st molar is sensitive. when i press on the gum it hurts. i got fissures on it a few months ago. theres no discoloration & its not very painful. sometimes i feel some pain around my jaw. i also grind at night. what can be cause of it?

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Fear of brushing my teeth all are sensitive, it's been a year without a solid brush, have cavities now, broken teeth plus a absence on my gums, is it to late to start brushing and if i need a dentist how painful is root canal / other procedure?

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Upper wisdom tooth cavity. no tooth pain but the mucosa around tooth and back of mouth sensitive and burning. painful to push on gums. jaw & ear pain.

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Good afternoon. i am having swollen gums often, they are sensitive too and now they are moving hugely-the teeth became visible and painful. can it be because i have high blood pressure and daily irregular heartbeat and chronic kidney failure please?

A member asked:

Painful flap of gum in my lower right area. affects my eating. what can i do?

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Hi. yesterday i noticed that it was hard for me to eat due to a painful feeling on my gums. in the middle of the night i noticed that i was hard for m?

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Is there a way to fix sensitive gums?

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What are warning signs of having sensitive gums?

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What could this sensitive lump on my gum be from?

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