Question 1

had dental work today topical numbing gel caused severe  irritation and peeling on gum tissue. very uncomfortable. how can i heal this?

Accepted Answer

Give it some time: Do not irritate the area, stay away from anything too salty, too spicy, or acidic. Let your dentist know about your reaction to the topical anesthetic. A reaction like that is not that common.

Question 2

what could be the cause of this? peeling of gum and mouth tissue

Accepted Answer

Normal: Hard, rough or sharp food and candy can commonly cause small tears on the roof of the mouth.

Question 3

what causes gum tissue to peel?

Accepted Answer

Gum lesions?: Depending on the clinical picture, gums can "peel" or slough off due to gum disease, trauma, viral, bacteria or other miscellaneous causes. You would need to see a laser periodontist for a complete evaluation. The nd/yag laser can sometimes help in a big way in these situations. www.drgums.com.

Question 4

why do my gums peel?

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Gums peel?: If you mean, why do your gums pull away from your teeth, then you have an infection in your gums called periodontal disease. This will eventually lead to loss of 
bone around your teeth and then loss of your teeth.
See your dentist for an examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

could skin on back side of gums peel off?

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Yes: Advanced periodontal (gum) disease is an infection that can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth. If untreated, this will eventually lead to bone loss and loss of teeth.
See your dentist or a periodontal specialist before it is too late.

Question 6

why do my gums look like its about to peel off?

Accepted Answer

Vesiculobullous Dz: Of mouth is unlikely, but other causes of desquamative gingivitis could be likely.  Have through history and exam taken by good diagnostic dentist.

Question 7

how do i treat peeling/sensitive gums?

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Best to see: A dentist to find out the cause of the  "peeling / sensitive gums".  Healthy gums should not be peeling or sloughing off.  The dentist can prescribe the proper treatment once he.She has had the opportunity to examine you and perform a medical history evaluation on you.

Question 8

has anyone had a problem with super complete white toothpaste leaving peeling gums for a few hours?

Accepted Answer

Not  the toothpaste.: It's something about the way you are brushing, or something causing poor formation of gum tissue (like vitamin or mineral deficiency, or a side effect of a medication (calcium channel blockers, meds used for osteoporosis,  can lead gum/dental problems. See prior answer for other details.

Question 9

7yo m i know claims gums are peeling and can't sit indian style as not flexble kinda spins sliwly round room as well.  thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Consult MD: Gums peeling  not likely related to equilibrium problems (spinning room) need to have ear, nose , throat md consult asap to check possible inner ear problems. Consult dds for gum issue. Hope you see to these issues. Dr. Phipps.

Question 10

my gums are peeling off my teeth, what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Gingival recession: 3 causes of gingival recession.  Firstly, brushing teeth should be done only with soft bristle brush to avoid trauma to the gum and teeth and cause gum recession.  Secondly, poor occlusion will cause gum recession.  Check with your dentist to adjust the occlusion.  Finally, gum disease with bone loss will cause tissue recession as the gum loss will follow the bone loss.  Check with your dentist.

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Had dental work today topical numbing gel caused severe irritation and peeling on gum tissue. very uncomfortable. how can i heal this?

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What could be the cause of this? peeling of gum and mouth tissue

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What causes gum tissue to peel?

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Why do my gums peel?

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Could skin on back side of gums peel off?

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Why do my gums look like its about to peel off?

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How do i treat peeling/sensitive gums?

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Has anyone had a problem with super complete white toothpaste leaving peeling gums for a few hours?

A member asked:

7yo m i know claims gums are peeling and can't sit indian style as not flexble kinda spins sliwly round room as well. thoughts?

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My gums are peeling off my teeth, what is going on?

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