Question 1

why do my gums hurt why do they bleed and why does white stuff form on them?

Accepted Answer

See below: In the early stage of gingivitis, bacteria in plaque build up, causing the gums to become inflamed and to easily bleed during tooth brushing.  When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis. In a person with periodontitis, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from the teeth and form pockets. These small spaces between teeth and gums collect debris and can become infect.

Question 2

i wont smoke, but how long till i know ive avoided dry socket, it i do end up doing it, and also i hate white stuff around my right gum is that normal?

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Good for you: Great reason to quit smoking entirely.  Or you can resume smoking in a week or two if you want lung/tongue/throat/larynx/gum/lip/jaw cancer, leathery skin, nicotine stained fingers, stroke, heart attack, and so money other gruesome ways to die.  As to "white stuff," probably OK but ask your Surgeon to take a look.

Question 3

dentist said my root canal wouldnt hurt and it did. will i still feel pain in my gums and stuff?

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Should improve soon: The gum pain may be from the special clamp used to hold the rubber dam in place to keep the tooth isolated from bacteria and you protected from the cleaning solutions. May also be from the anesthesitic injection, or from the infection. You should improve soon. Ibuprofen 400 - 600 mg 4x/day for 2 - 3 days will help if it is from inflammation of the ligament that the tooth root sits in.

Question 4

at the side of my upcoming wisdom tooth on my gum, there's a little circular pocket and i saw some white stuff oozing out. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Not good: You may have an abscess(infection). Go see a dentist asap.

Question 5

my soft palate is itchy, came after i ate a lot of chewing gums. and now its got red spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Allergy or other?: It originally sounded to me like your palate was irritated by or allergic to some ingredient or ingredients in the chewing gums. However, your question is somewhat unclear. If this situation has persisted for months, even without you continuing to use these gums, there are a number of other things it could be. It needs to be evaluated in person by a dentist or physician.

Question 6

i have swelling of the lower left gum, burning sensation. hurts when swollowing and can't open jaw fully. strange taste, also can't taste stuff as well?

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See your dentist: You symptoms coud be caused by many things.  One thought is by an infection.  However you need to see a dentist or physician to get a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

my daughter has sores on her tongue with whitish stuff. her gums also look inflamed the ones at the top and top teeth have completely rotted or it seems. she is 3years old?

Accepted Answer

Rotting Teeth: There is absolutely no reason your child should have severely decayed teeth at her age, unless of course you let her go to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice, and/or you do not brush her teeth for her. It is imperative that you take charge and bring her to a pediatric dentist for evaluation and treatment. Your daughter is counting on you to take care of her.

Question 8

my gums on the inside have swollen and become black and blue. i have already been to the er and urgent care and am on meds and pain stuff but i am not getting better... the swelling is getting worse?

Accepted Answer

See DDS: Go see your dentist for an evaluation. Most ER do not address dental pain other than palliative.

Question 9

big lump on gum can't get swelling down tried salt water clove and other stuff please help very painful?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You probably have an infection.  It will not go away until you either have the infection drained or go on antibiotics or both.  If it is a tooth infection it will need either a root canal or extraction.

Question 10

my soft palate is itchy, came after i ate lots of chewing gums. and now its got red/yellow spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago help?

Accepted Answer

See a Pro: May be Thrush, allergy, lichen plants, neoplasm, etc.  Red and r white lesions should always be evaluated immediately.  Please call your Dentist for an examination.

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Why do my gums hurt why do they bleed and why does white stuff form on them?

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I wont smoke, but how long till i know ive avoided dry socket, it i do end up doing it, and also i hate white stuff around my right gum is that normal?

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Dentist said my root canal wouldnt hurt and it did. will i still feel pain in my gums and stuff?

A member asked:

At the side of my upcoming wisdom tooth on my gum, there's a little circular pocket and i saw some white stuff oozing out. what is this?

A member asked:

My soft palate is itchy, came after i ate a lot of chewing gums. and now its got red spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago?

A member asked:

I have swelling of the lower left gum, burning sensation. hurts when swollowing and can't open jaw fully. strange taste, also can't taste stuff as well?

A member asked:

My daughter has sores on her tongue with whitish stuff. her gums also look inflamed the ones at the top and top teeth have completely rotted or it seems. she is 3years old?

A member asked:

My gums on the inside have swollen and become black and blue. i have already been to the er and urgent care and am on meds and pain stuff but i am not getting better... the swelling is getting worse?

A member asked:

Big lump on gum can't get swelling down tried salt water clove and other stuff please help very painful?

A member asked:

My soft palate is itchy, came after i ate lots of chewing gums. and now its got red/yellow spots. exacerbated by sweet stuff. came 6-7 months ago help?

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