Painful Gums
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Key Aspects of Painful Gums
Painful gums can stem from a range of underlying issues, from mild irritation to more serious infections. They can affect your ability to eat, speak, and carry out daily activities comfortably. Understanding the cause and seeking timely treatment is essential for preventing complications, improving oral health, and maintaining long-term comfort.
Gum Health
Tenderness or swelling may result from plaque build-up, gingivitis, or irritation from food, brushing, or dental appliances.
Infection & Inflammation
If left untreated, gum discomfort may progress to infection or periodontal disease, affecting the surrounding tissues and overall oral health.
Daily Comfort
Painful gums can make chewing and brushing uncomfortable, impacting your daily routine and overall wellbeing.
Treatment & Prevention
Professional cleaning, targeted treatment, improved oral hygiene, and regular dental reviews help relieve discomfort and prevent recurrence.
Painful gums can be a sign of underlying oral health issues
Discomfort, tenderness, or swelling in the gums can make everyday activities, such as eating, brushing, and speaking, feel challenging. These symptoms may be linked to plaque build-up, irritation, or early signs of gum disease. Paying attention to gum discomfort and seeking timely care helps prevent complications and supports long-term oral health, just as maintaining any other aspect of wellbeing does.
You may need dental attention if your gums are persistently sore, swollen, bleed easily, appear red or inflamed, or if discomfort worsens when brushing or eating.
We provide thorough gum assessments, professional cleaning, treatment for gingivitis and periodontal issues, advice on improving home care, and personalised plans to relieve discomfort and protect gum health.
Typical causes include plaque build-up, gum disease, irritation from brushing or dental appliances, vitamin deficiencies, infection, and changes in oral hygiene habits.
Temporary relief may come from rinsing with warm salt water, using a soft-bristled toothbrush, avoiding very hot or spicy foods, and maintaining good daily oral hygiene until you can see a dentist.