Why gums hurt and how to treat them
A beautiful smile is the key to success. But everything changes when the gums begin to hurt. A disease that is not cured in time can lead to tooth loss and complications. Therefore, this article will look at the causes of gum disease and how to relieve pain.
Why gums and teeth hurt
The answer to this question is simple - diseases such as:
- gingivitis;
- periodontitis;
- periodontal disease.
Gingivitis causes inflammation of the gums at the base of the tooth. In other words, the tooth is exposed and the papillae become inflamed, so the tooth begins to ache.
Reasons for the appearance of gingivitis:
- improper oral hygiene;
- damage to the gums (incorrectly installed crown, filling, damage from a toothbrush);
- lack of vitamins in the body;
- hormonal changes;
- blood diseases.
Periodontitis causes inflammation of the gums around the tooth and in its socket. Therefore, periodontitis can be easily confused with a common toothache due to caries. This disease occurs in 90% of the population.
The reasons for the appearance of periodontitis:
- poor oral hygiene;
- bad habits;
- malocclusion;
- lack of vitamins;
- bleeding gums;
- crooked teeth shape;
- a small amount of protein in the body.
More often this disease affects people who chew only on one side or eat very soft food. Thus, erasure of the teeth is formed, which leads to deformation of the bite.
Periodontal disease does not cause inflammation of the gums, but atrophies it. That is, tissue death occurs, which leads to the loss of teeth.
The reasons for the appearance of periodontal disease:
- poor blood circulation in the periodontal tissues;
- heredity;
- diabetes;
- diseases with the gastrointestinal tract and thyroid gland.
All diseases can be prevented by visiting a dentist. The main prevention is the removal of tartar and plaque. The procedure is painless and inexpensive, so you can afford to do it once a year. So you will save your teeth from long-term treatment or loss.
If the inflammation is severe, then the doctor prescribes antiseptic ointments or gels that eliminate redness and purulent discharge.
Why does the gum hurt after removal
Tooth extraction - the procedure is extremely unpleasant both in sensations and in condition. On the first day after removal, the temperature may rise to 40.5 degrees. Be sure to take medications to reduce it.
The place where the tooth "lived" should hurt no more than 1 day. If the pain does not stop for 3 or 4 days, then an urgent need to go to the doctor.
The reasons for such pain can be:
- infections brought into the hole;
- lack of hygiene after tooth extraction;
- falling of fragments of a tooth or filling into a wound;
- violation of a blood clot;
- taking cold or hot food, drinks;
- dry socket syndrome, when a blood clot does not form and bone is visible through the wound.
On the first day after removal, the patient needs rest. You will have to forget about alcohol or cigarettes for at least one day.
Try not to touch the blood clot, as it is a natural barrier against infection and germs. It is necessary to brush your teeth, but very carefully.
How to anesthetize the gums
Depending on the nature of the pain, the following apply types of anesthesia:
- local (gels and ointments);
- oral (tablets or syrups).
If we talk about gels, then the best option would be Metrogyl Denta. It contains an antibiotic that relieves inflammation and quickly repairs damaged tissue.
Tablets such as Tempalgin, Ketanov and Nise relieve symptoms slowly, but last up to 12 hours. Therefore, if the pain came at night or late in the evening, it is better to take a pill.
See your doctor the next day. You should not postpone the appointment, because perhaps an inflammatory process is underway, which can lead to blood poisoning and death.
Self-medication, especially more than 2-3 days, will not lead to good. Work can always wait. Therefore, do not put off your visit to the dentist indefinitely.
