What Causes Pain In Gums?

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014

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Question : Hey Doctor, i have got some pain in my gums between two tooth on left hand side.It is very irritating and pain is mild but that passes through d part under my left ear. What should i do?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to decayed tooth in that region.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

There might be proximal caries between those two teeth in that region.Decay might have progressed till pulp & due to that you might be having pain.Pain in ear could be due to that tooth.
You need to get proper clinical & radiographic examination.
If decay is deep then go for root canal treatment.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.
Take analgesic for temporary pain relief.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (6 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for your prompt response, do you think that can happen by using rough tooth brush?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, wearing away of tooth may cause it

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Use of rough or hard brush & vigrous brushing technique might lead to wearing away of enamel causing pulp exposure.
In such case filling or root canal are options depending on clinical & radiologic condition.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj