sore gums when flossing

For over a year I have been experiencing sore and sometimes inflamed and swollen gums. I have seen both my dentist and hygienist and we have been unable to solve the problem or what is causing it. The pain is now there more often than not now, whereas before it was intermittent. I have not managed to pin point what may cause the symptoms.

Last week, my gums did not bleed even when flossing. Now, my gums are bleeding where the tooth meets the gum under about 4 teeth just by normal brushing. Also, the inside of my lip also is very tender. Initially, I thought it may be just the starting stages of gingivitis or something, but the suddenness as well as the fact that I didn't have bleeding before while flossing make me think it might be something else.

I went to bed knowing that the bottom was irritated, but I thought it might just be a canker sore, and when I woke up, the top was irritated too. Any ideas of why this happened or what it could be a sign of? Thank you in advance!

So I have read about pregnancy gingivitis but I made it all the way up until the last week before my gums started swelling and getting sore spots. I mean, they have bled alot when I brushed but I guessed that it was because of my new hard tooth brush I accidentally bought. I brush my teeth every day, and my gums too! I don't know how or why it came at the end. I have started flossing and swishing the past two days as well, and its starting to help but ouch!

Still taking the Amoxicillin as per my doctors orders. My gums are still tender. I used to be able to brush em then floss with no pain but now when I brush It hurts and flossing is out of the question.

Lately my upper right gums have been very sore is that a pregnancy thing? I was told some pregnant people begin to get problems like that?

I'm a teenager, you see. I just got braces this summer, but the problem is that I have a lot of honors classes and no time to brush my teeth at all. So a gap has formed between some of my teeth, but that's not my major concern. When I brushed my teeth about a week or two ago, my gums were bleeding.I thought it was just because I hadn't brushed my teeth in a while. I brushed my teeth again a few days ago, and the same thing happened, but this time my bottom left gums felt sore/hurt.

I developed an ulcer like sore on my gum 3 days ago. I have some swelling in my gums near the sore. Wondering if this is another outbreak or maybe something else? I've started flossing more regularly and used listerine zero daily for 3 days prior to the sore showing up. Just confused because I've had coldsores since the initial outbreak and didn't expect to see anything like this again. Ugh.

I kissed him about 3 hours after flossing and am not sure if the gums heal quickly after flossing or not

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and today I flossed and my gums are in pain even when I brush my teeth is this normal ?

I did with my first pregnancy. I just had to be careful brushing and flossing. Every day my gums would bleed. I don't know if anything you can do, maybe use a soft toothbrush?

My last dental visit a month ago I had no cavities on my left side however I looked today and number 17 has a black spot on it as well as bad decay on the OD area. my gums are swollen and sore. and the teeth where I just got my rooth canal the gums are swollen around the crown and my mouth is just sore. What is this. I'm do everything i can to save my teeth. What more can i do? please help me!!

Thank you so much but the burning doesnt go away i had a head injury two years ago and only now i am getting headaches and burning in the head and its throbbing as well but not allot just a little throb and my teeth are sore and gums are sore

t remember if I had brushed my teeth before we met and also cutting my gums the next day flossing and a sore throat that developed two days later is cause for concern. How long does precum last in your mouth and what are the risks associated with it? Thank you in advance.

For your severe periodontal disease, clean your teeth morning and night time and floss every day. The flossing will help to get your gums well again, but you will find that they will bleed, but that will gradually stop.

Chronic gingivitis does not always hurt the more acute form is normally what causes gum pain. As for bleeding do your gums bleed when you floss? And do you floss?

For the past 2 days when brushing my teeth my gums bleed, is that normal during pregnancy? Any mothers out here experienced this???

Had sinus sugery 4 days ago (fixed deviated septum, right turbinate reduction, sinus drainage hole enlarged). Gum pain is a lot worse than the sinus surgery pain in nose/sinuses. General anesthesia caused 3 ulcers, the one on gum-line hasn't healed, very painful, seemed to be the trigger. (Some numbing, tingling under top teeth from surgery but can deal with that.

Teeth can fall out due to gum disease so do look after your gums. By flossing you will be able to improve the condition of your gums. Best wishes.

I am not sure that the pockets that are 4mm. can be eliminated but I think they are maintainable.I certainly would not like to see them get any deeper.Your age comes into play here. The younger you are the more aggressive I would be to try to eliminate these pockets.Your perio condition should be closely monitored.

Hi,you probally need to go to the dentist and get your teeth cleaned then start flossing your teeth everyday,your gums may bleed for a few days when you start flossing then the bleeding should stop.If you have'nt been to the dentist for awhile-now would be a good time to make an appointment.It sounds like your gums are inflamed and a good cleaning would probally fix that.

What kind of toothpaste is the best? I find some kinds make my gums alittle sore. Colgate? Arm n Hammer? Aquafresh? etc...

It sounds like you may have a mild form of gum disease called gingivitis. Bleeding gums when flossing is usually a sign of this. You're probably flossing the right way but if gingivitis is present, the gums will bleed regardless of which way you floss. Other warning signs of gingivitis include gum tenderness, redness, or puffiness. The earlier that gum disease is caught, the better. Adopting better brushing and flossing habits can usually reverse gingivitis.

I am 15 weeks tomorrow and I have been waking up with swollen gums. My sister had it too when she was pregnant but not until after 20 weeks. I rinse my mouth out with salt water and brush them softly every day but they are just always swollen every morning!

Most likely. Are you flossing regularly and also brushing your tongue and palate? How about mouthwash?

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