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What Causes Pain In Gums After Using Electric Toothbrush?

my bottom lef gum really hurts. it started 4 days ago when i used an eletric toothbrush. there is a line of both of my gums but on the side that hurts it looks a bit swollen. i cant eat, brush my teeth and it hurts when i open my mouth. is it something serious and should i see my doctor or dentist??
Sat, 10 May 2014
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Read your query.

I suppose you are using the electric brush in a inappropriate method which has caused you to hurt your gums.

For the affected area you can apply dentogel two or three times daily.
do warm saline gargles for a while.

I recommend you to use the correct method of brushing avoiding to run your brush on the gums.

Hope this was useful

Thanks and regards.


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What Causes Pain In Gums After Using Electric Toothbrush?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. I suppose you are using the electric brush in a inappropriate method which has caused you to hurt your gums. For the affected area you can apply dentogel two or three times daily. do warm saline gargles for a while. I recommend you to use the correct method of brushing avoiding to run your brush on the gums. Hope this was useful Thanks and regards.