What causes pain in the gums?
Patient: I have a dental question, is that something you can help with? Over the last 4 days I have been experiencing a mild/dull ache. When I apply pressure it source seems to be from my gums. On occasion I have a light bleeding in my mouth when I brush my teeth (I brush my teeth twice a day). I can still chew food on this side of my mouth if required but I don't attempt to chew anything too hard. The ache seems to be more prominent in the evening. I have a huge dental phobia/anxiety and haven't been to see one in approx. 15 years. I cannot remember a time I have had an ache like this before and I hope you can give me possibilities of what this could be and possible home treatments so I do not need to attend a dentist. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your explanation is pointing towards gun infection or Gingivitis.It is the cause for gum pain and bleeding from gums.So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination should be done.A thorough scaling followed by antibiotics like Metronidazole and gum paint massage can help in improvement.Do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora