Symptoms
Pain in the area of the gums does not represent a clinical picture of its own. It is rather a specific symptom that can indicate a variety of different diseases. In order to be able to diagnose the reason for the occurrence of pain in the gums, the presence of certain accompanying symptoms should be taken into account.
The most common symptoms associated with gum pain include swelling, local discoloration and bleeding. In addition, in some cases, the presence of discomfort in other parts of the oral cavity may be observed. Depending on the cause of the pain in the gum area, damage to the jawbone (for example, bone recession) may also be detected.
Gum pain can have various causes. If the gums are swollen in one or more places, this is usually caused by inflammation. The typical symptoms of inflammation are swelling, redness, warming and pain at the affected area.
As soon as swelling of the gums is detected, a dentist should be consulted. Swelling of the gums can be the first sign of inflammation, which can easily spread to the periodontium. This so-called periodontitis can lead to the loss of teeth.
The dentist removes the plaque on the teeth and prescribes rinsing, for example with the bacteria-inhibiting solution Chlorhexamed®. In addition to inflammation of the gums, stress, changes in the hormone balance, e.g. during pregnancy, mechanical stimuli such as excessive brushing or thermal stimuli can also be the cause of swelling. The pale pink gums are garlanded along the tooth crowns and fill the interdental spaces.The gums can also cause pain in these spaces.
The most common reason is a local inflammation of the gums. This is usually caused by remaining food residues in the interdental spaces. The use of dental floss in daily oral hygiene is therefore very important.
To reduce the inflammation of the gums, an antibacterial mouth rinse available in pharmacies can be used. Furthermore, caries in the interdental space, insufficient prosthetic restorations or periodontitis can be reasons for the pain between the teeth. In any case, a dentist should be consulted if the pain persists.
During a cold, the sinuses or the maxillary sinuses are usually very irritated or even inflamed. Due to the close anatomical proximity to the oral cavity, a cold is usually accompanied by dull, throbbing pain. Inflammation and consequently pain in the gums often occurs because the immune system is severely weakened by the cold and bacteria can be fought less effectively.
If the gums are very sensitive to pressure and the pain can be localized, it is usually gum inflammation. The reasons for inflammation-related pressure sensitivity are often due to a lack of oral hygiene. However, inadequate prosthetic restorations or excessive brushing of the teeth can also be the trigger.
If the pressure sensitivity recurs frequently or persists over a longer period of time, a dentist must be consulted to clarify the cause. If pressure sensitivity occurs, the first measures to be taken are to use a home disinfectant mouth rinse and to brush the affected areas gently with a soft toothbrush. The reason for the formation of pus is due to bacterial accumulations that cause an infection.
The pus initially lies underneath the gums and can escape under pressure. Those affected usually feel a strong local sensation of pressure. If pus emerges from a swelling of the gums, this can be a sign of a deep-seated inflammation in the area of the roots.
Since the pus cannot drain off there, the inflammation makes its way into the oral cavity. As soon as signs of pus are detected, a dentist must be consulted immediately. The dentist will remove the pus and try to find the cause.
An untreated gingivitis, for example, can also be accompanied by pus. Gum pain after eating is common and is not uncommon with sensitive gums. The gums can be irritated by cold, hot, spicy or sour food and cause pain.
This is mainly the case when the gums are already irritated anyway. The cause of the irritation should be found out. If the pain persists, it is advisable to consult a doctor