Question 1

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.

Question 2

why do my gums hurt on one side?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Youmcan have localized or generalized issues in your mouth. There could be inflammation due to build up or pocketing in that area. Youmcoldmhave an infection from a tooth or trauma from a external stimulus. See a qualified dentist for evaluation.

Question 3

my gums hurts! tell me how to stop pain?

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Quickly see dentist: Pain in your gums, particularly in the presence of bleeding is a serious symptom.  Many people ignore it too long and end up with systemic blood vessel lining inflammation.  Bacteria have overcome your local immune system in the gums and saliva and now can gain access through wounds to seed themselves within your body.  Serious consequences have been identified.  Treating it requires wound managem.

Question 4

when bottom gums grow back does it hurt?

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Unsure of Question: I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. If your gums are growing back, that implies that they had previously been lost...Perhaps due to infection, trauma, surgery, etc? In any case, healing in the body anywhere usually doesn't hurt. It doesn't matter if it's a broken bone, a scratch on the skin, or unhealthy gums...Healing is usually comfortable. In fact, you usually don't even notice healing.

Question 5

need expert help. i am sick and my gums hurt. why?

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Lowered resistance: When your resistance to infection is lower your gums are more susceptible to infection, even if they are not the original problem. Take special care of them even if you don't feel like it and they will feel better.

Question 6

what does it mean when your gums hurt but they are not inflamed?

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See dentist: See your dentist for a clinical and radiographic examination. You may need a professional cleaning or there may be something else going on, see your dentist to be sure.

Question 7

my spaces, i think are stuck in my gums, and they hurt. my next appointment is in four days, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Immediately call the General Dentist or specialist Orthodontist who placed your spacers.  If they have dislodged and are displaced toward your gums they can do permanent bone/gum damage in a very short period of time.  Be seen to be evaluated ASAP.  Don't put this off.  Call immediately.

Question 8

i have a little white circle on my lower gums that does not hurt at all and i just noticed it. i don't know how long it was there for and am worried?

Accepted Answer

Get an exam : If it's not related to any infected tooth near by, then it might need to be biopsied to determine its nature , to rule out any cancer tissues, either way you need to see a dentist to have it examined.

Question 9

why could someone's gums and teeth hurt?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Inflammation (or even an infection) are usually the culprits. See a local dentist to determine what might be causing your discomfort, and have it treated.

Question 10

why are my gums red and hurt bad suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You may have an infection in your gums.  See a dentist as soon as you can for an exam and treatment.  In the short term clean your teeth as well as you can, take ibuprophen if it is safe for you, rinse with warm salt water.

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