Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

[Trawgdor]

Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Well, it only started today, but the upper part of my gums are swollen, near my right canine (Er, whatever it's called.) tooth. Then, when I bite, my teeth hit it, and it starts to sting, or if I bite hard enough (Damn steak), it might start bleeding. Any halp?

 

[Trawgdor]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Well you're too old for it to be a baby tooth. Inflammation of the gums is gingivitis. Take care of your teeth. Try gargling with a saltwater solution as well for a few days. If it doesn't get better, you can get a doctor to prescribe you Flagyl or a generic of it, basically it's an antibiotiblahblah you're good from here. I'll shut up now.

Okay. Argh. I had to do that when I was little too.
Is Gingivitis contagious?
Dear god, I hope not.

 

[Skotekal]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Take a crack at your lower gums. It might even out the pain.

Or listen to John.

 

[ScareCrowReturn]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Haha! Gingivitis!

 

[Xeon]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

break your finger with a hammer, I'm sure that will make the pain in your mouth go away

 

[Man]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Dentist maybe?

 

[Trawgdor]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Hah, no, don't think your lady friend gave it to you. :lol:

Nah, I'm afraid I gave it to my lady friend. >.<
I've got an appointment set up for next week or something.

 

[Skotekal]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

****, I should start brushing more. I only do it in the mornings on weekdays. :lol:

I should stop being so damn lazy.

 

[Trawgdor]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

****, I should start brushing more. I only do it in the mornings on weekdays. :lol:

I should stop being so damn lazy.

Hurr.
You should. Maybe in the middle of the day too.

 

[Tyloric]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Okay. Argh. I had to do that when I was little too.
Is Gingivitis contagious?
Dear god, I hope not.

Gingivitis is a bacteria that becomes apparent due to built up black around where the tooth enters the gum, generally due to poor dental hygiene. The symptoms are easy to notice: Inflamed gums, gums bleed after brushing, even pain from sharp contact.

Brush twice a day.
Floss and rinse with mouthwash once a day.

A solid week and it should even itself out.

 

[Wonderfoole WINO]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

brushing and mouthwash should clear out any infection that might be causing it. if that doesnt work consult a professional.

I only brush once a day and my teeth are fine. not a perfect picture of health, but passable. I should probably floss more though.

 

[Tyloric]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

brushing and mouthwash should clear out any infection that might be causing it. if that doesnt work consult a professional.

I only brush once a day and my teeth are fine. not a perfect picture of health, but passable. I should probably floss more though.

Okay.

Only picture perfect is acceptable with teeth. There is no 'passable.'

Unless its perfect, you probably have cavities.

 

[Skotekal]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

Ugh, my mouth is a warzone. When I was very little I would never brush my teeth. Now I have cavity fill ins everywhere.

 

[Firis]

Re: Upper Gums REALLY hurt...

I barely read this thread but I saw the above post: I have braces, a.k.a It is EXTREMELY hard to brush all the teeth everywhere, chances are when it comes off in a few months I will have a cavity or at least a pre cavity