Common Causes of Sore Teeth and Gums

There are one or two exceptions to the occurrence of sore teeth and gums being the result of a serious dental condition. For example, a small food particle, like a popcorn kernel lodged in the gum line isn't serious as long as it is removed before it breeds infection. Unfortunately most of the time pain in the gums or teeth signals more damaging conditions. Let's take a look at a few of the possibilities and what can be done about it.

• canker sores
• gum disease
• receding gums

Canker sores aren't necessarily damaging to the teeth or gums. However they are extremely irritating. Everything from hot or cold foods to eating or drinking something with a high acid content will aggravate them. In the quest to get rid of canker sores cleanliness is a huge priority. Keeping the mouth and gums clean will help clear them up faster. In the meantime, using an oral topical numbing gel can help relieve some of the discomfort.

If you are experiencing soreness or bleeding around the gum line when you brush your teeth or floss, the chances are good that gum disease has something to do with it. This common dental disease is caused by bacteria that has run amok in your mouth and began to attack the delicate soft tissue of the gums. Gum soreness is one of the first indications that there is a problem. Regular dental hygiene practices and visits to the dentist can help prevent gum disease, but the fact remains that it is the leading cause of teeth and gum damage.

Receding gums often are a sign of more advanced gum disease. This term refers to the gums separating from the surface of the teeth due to the presence of infection pockets in the gum line. At this stage of gum disease, it is still possible to reverse the damage and save the affected teeth. It is important to note however, that if treatment isn't started, the chances are increasing by the day that the teeth will become loose and dentures will be the result.

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