Question 1

hello, i pick at my gums making sure i dig right in also scrapping the gums so it bleeds. i do it to most of my top front gums. my question is what co?

Accepted Answer

Gum care: What you want to do is clean the surfaces of the teeth by brushing/flossing properly. Get your dentist or dental hygienist to go over the technique with you to make sure you are doing it correctly, thereby improving your dental health without damaging your gums. You don't want to induce bleeding. If you take proper care the gums will be healthy on their own. You wouldn't scrape your knees -&gt; bleed

Question 2

why do i like to pick my gums and how do i stop?

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Picking your gums : Because you are packing food between your teeth or just as a habit ?   In either event, using soft-picks by gum (sunstar) can actually be beneficial in the revival of trapped good and stimulation of the gums to toughen them up.  But like everything in life - moderation is the key.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

why do i like to pick my gums? is this a bad habit?

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May damage them: I do not know what you mean by "pick my gums". But, yes you could damage your gums by "picking at them". You could cause ulcerations, inflammation and recession. Recession happens when the gums move away from the crown of the tooth and the root of the tooth starts showing. Recession could range from mild to severe. Usually one needs to have gum surgery to correct it.

Question 4

i can't stop picking my gums it's almost like they itch and i can't stop, i've been go the dentist they send me to the doctors and then the doctors se?

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Itchy Gums: Good day;
   May be stress related-- appropriate time to consult with clergy, pschologist, etc. Immediate relief can be achieved with a Benzocaine  Gel- over the counter product, applied 4 times a day.

Question 5

i have a gum picking problem. do you have any advice?

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Possible: Not sure of what you already tried and you should ofcourse see your docs before you take antyhing but...If not already in therapy with behavioral modification techniques you should be. Pharmacologic treatments include ssri meds, these treat anxiety and reduce picking, n--acetyl cysteine, topiramate, Clonidine all have been used as well. Talk to your drs about the risk , benefits and altrenatives.

Question 6

i'm addicted to picking at my gums. how do i break this habit?

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Difficult....: Habits, by their very nature are often hard to break.   Many times one has to break a bad habit by replacing it with a good habit.

Picking at you gums with an unclean finger can lead to many problems.  Wearing a soft mouth guard over your teeth and gums may help you break the bad habit by physically blocking you from touching the gums.
Consider perioprotect to improve your gums.

Question 7

foods that heal gums?

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None!: The best thing to keep your gums healthy is good oral home care and seeing your dentist regularly for a regular exams and periodontal maintenance therapy. More than 600 different species of microorganism inhabit the human mouth. Gum disease is caused by the bacteria in your mouth organized in dental plaque. Except for water anything in your mouth can be used by dental plaque to thrive.

Question 8

how to get gum sores?

Accepted Answer

Virus infection: We think these sores may be caused by a virus. Ask your dr for a rx like "aphatsol" or a steroid paste to shorten your discomfort.

Question 9

why does my gum bleed ?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis: Then most common reason is gingivitis. Poor gum health. Brush, floss, use mouthwash regularly.

Question 10

sour food hurts my gums?

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It: May be due to a condition called ulcerative gingivitis where your gums have little ulcers or sores that are open and when you get sour foods or acidic foods next to these  areas it will sting quite a bit.

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