Gum Sores

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Can chewing gum cause sores to form in your mouth?
   Is there some ingredient in gum that can be irritating to your mouth?

   • ANSWER:
     maybe in VERY rare conditions, but other than that, I don’t think so

2. QUESTION:
   How do you treat gum sores?
   Okay, So I was brushing my teeth about a week ago. I wasn’t paying attention for a split second, and I stabbed myself accidentally with the head of the tooth brush. It made a cut, it’s now infected, and it REALLY hurts. Please, can anyone tell me what I can put on the inside of my lip to heal it?

   • ANSWER:
     The inside of your lip and your gum is two different places. Best easy treatment would be rinse your mouth with peroxide that has been diluted half with water or you can use listerine mouthwash rinse.
     You have to do the rinse about every couple hours and after eating…

3. QUESTION:
   Did you, Or have you heard of someone, with mouth/gum sores while pregnant?
   As a teenager I was in the orthodontist chair and I overheard a nurse ask another teenager if she was pregnant and she said “Yes, How did you know” The nurse that replied “Alot of women get these sores on their gums or in their mouth whenever their pregnant”……………..Since I’d never heard that before,I asked my friends and they didn’t experience it…. So I was wondering have you? Is this a normal thing?

   • ANSWER:
     During pregnancy the common complaints of women is that they are experiencing gum diseases such as swollen gums / bleeding gums or gingivitis or worst is Periodontitis. During pregnancy there is an increase in blood flow and increase of progesterone level that causes the gums to swell and bleed and that may lead into gingivitis or a more serious dental problem – Periodontitis. The increase of progesterone and blood flow can’t be prevented during this period but gum diseases can be. By observing proper oral hygiene such as regular brushing and flossing. Using oral dental products to eliminate the bleeding and swelling of the gums are also helpful. Gum disease during pregnancy if left untreated may increase the risk of early delivery.

     more information on dealing with gum disease during pregnancy at http://www.oramd.com/swollengums.htm

4. QUESTION:
   Is it normal to bleed during aggressive teeth cleaning and to have sores in your gum and mouth afterwards?
   I’ve never had my teeth cleaned until last week and they didn’t inform me of any major problems. the sores are painful so what should i do aside from using mouth wash or gargling salt water?

   thanks

   • ANSWER:
     Since this is your first cleaning, it is expected that your teeth would bleed a lot during the cleaning and maybe afterwards during eating and brushing. My advice, don’t use mouth wash, it can burn your delicate exposed gums. However continue to use warm salt water and this speeds up the healing. Also, although it may be uncomfortable, continue to brush and floss, because if you don’t, u can easily accumulate the buildup back, and this will delay the healing. If you continue to do this, it should feel better within 1-2 weeks.

5. QUESTION:
   Gum sores from chewing tabacco, first time though, normal? healing?
   This past weekend I had half a tin of chewing tabacco, the most i’ve ever had just because I had to be off of cigs for a bit. are these gum sores normal for first time, just the chew tearing at my gums?

   • ANSWER:
     be careful and get to a dentist to have them checked, if you have been smoking and recently switched to chewing tobacco the sores could be precancerous.

6. QUESTION:
   what does it mean when there are large painful sores or holes and swelling in the gum lines of mouth and under?
   what does it mean when there are large painful sores or holes and swelling in the gum lines of mouth and under tongue?

   • ANSWER:
     Usually it means you need more vitamins. Try drinking lot’s of orange juice (Yes it will sting!). Or taking some extra vitamins. Also make sure you brush your teeth regularly so it doesn’t get infected.

     Goodluck!

7. QUESTION:
   White mouth sores on inside lip and gum?
   White sores in mouth beheind lips and on gums ?

   Last week my tonsils became swollenand with pus. Also my ear hurt during the night. I’ve been on penicillin and naproxen for 6 days now. My tonsils still have pus and now I’m getting some white sores/bumps in my mouth. I occasionally experience shortness of breath. I’m traveling now so I don’t know if it’s serious enough to go to the er.

   • ANSWER:
     If you are feeling short of breath, that means your throat is swelling and partially blocking your airway. Get medical help ASAP.

8. QUESTION:
   after chewing cinnamon orbit gum, i have horrible canker sores on the sides of my tounge??
   why is this? its every time i chew cinnamon gum.
   also when i eat bananas, and drink sunny d? am i alergic to the ingredients that may be in these foods and the drink?

   • ANSWER:
     You answered your own question. If you get a reaction every time you have these certain things, you apparently are allergic to them or they have some kind of negative reaction to you. Easy solution is, since you know which foods it is that does this, stop eating them. Why would you continue to chew cinnamon gum, for instance, if you get these sores each time! There are so many other gums out there. I wouldn’t eat any cinnamon products if I were you, including mints, etc.

9. QUESTION:
   absessed (sp) gums & gum sores?
   Decades ago, my dentist recommended POULTICE PADS for gum sores. They were sold OTC and looked like tiny tea bags. Anyone know if these are available anywhere? Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     this is a product i have never heard about so i would say ask your pharmacist

10. QUESTION:
    I have three medium sized sores on my bottom lip in the gum area..could it be canker sores or something else?
    The three sores that I have don’t hurt at all, they’re just annoying cuz my tongue touches them. I tried gargiling with salt water, but they didn’t sting or anything. What does this mean?

    • ANSWER:
      I would go to a dentist.It could be as simple as cankers but it could also be a sign of infection and you may need antibiotics.

11. QUESTION:
    i’ve two REALLY painful gum sores at the back of my mouth either side…?
    Does anyone know how to get rid of them, or atleast make them a little less painful!

    thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      In case they are not wisdom teeth, you can try to rinse with salt water to clear out any infection that may be starting. For pain, St. John’s Wort (hypericum) tincture is great for relieving pain. It is available in health food stores. Just squirt a little in your mouth and swish it around. Should work very fast.

      If they are wisdom teeth, it is necessary to have a dentist xray them, in case they are impacted, which means they may be coming in sideways and pushing against the other teeth. This is likely causing the pain. Please do not ignore it, as it will affect your other teeth as well. by making them shift.

      By the way, as humans have evolved, our jaws are becoming smaller, but the wisdom teeth are still coming in. For this reason, most of us go through this around our early twenties.

12. QUESTION:
    Scratches and sores on gum?
    I had cleaning last Thursday to remove all the calculus on my teeth. The hygienist said that she did remove all the calculus but I do have some pretty deep pocket at the back of my mouth, the deepest is around 6mm. She said that she’ll give me 3 months to see if the pockets would close up. If not she would give me a deep cleaning. So I’ve been brushing and flossing religiously for many days now, but I noticed increasing pain in my lower jaw. Yesterday I saw scratches on the gum and sores forming on one side of my gum. I don’t brush harshly or anything. I brush in circular motion with a soft toothbrush. Every time I floss I experience excruciating pain on my lower jaw, as painful as when I had all four wisdom teeth removed.

    Are my teeth adapting after the cleaning or is there possible gum infection? Please give me some advice. And what should I do to ease the pain? Warm salt water doesn’t help much.
    There is also something like a blister on the gum at the back, which seems to be increasing in size lately

    • ANSWER:
      Dental cleanings can actually harm your teeth and gums. I had a dental hygienist break the enamel on one of my teeth during a dental cleansing. I told her she was hurting me. It felt like she was actually penetrating the tooth during the cleaning. But, it wasn’t until a few days later that the shattered enamel came loose. I will never go for another dental cleansing again.

      Instead, I take care of my teeth in a more natural way. The first thing I did was switch to a more natural toothpaste – anything without fluoride and sodium laurel sulfate. The former compromises your dental tissue (your teeth) and the latter eats away at tissues and can cause sores in your mouth.

      In your situation, you might try a mouth rinse of cinnamon and sage tea. These herbs help tighten and heal the gums.

      Neem oil is very bitter, but if you put some on a cotton ball and hold it against your gums, you may see overnight healing of gum tissue. Neem is called the toothbrush tree in India. The twigs are used, literally, as toothbrushes. Neem leaf tea is another good healing mouth rinse.

      For fast healing, you might also try a paste of bentonite clay and activated charcoal. Combine in equal parts and moisten with a few drops of water – or better yet colloidal silver. Apply this to the affected areas of your mouth. The ideal time to do this is before a nap or right before bed time.

      Weston A. Price studied the teeth of people from different civilizations in the 1930s and concluded that healthy teeth were primarily the result of good nutrition. If your nutrition isn’t right, you can’t hope to have healthy teeth and gums. You will probably want to re-evaluate what you’re eating.

      So, look at your diet and what is good for your teeth. In order for calcium to convert to dental tissue in your body, it needs silica. So, make sure you’re getting silica from a good source. One of the best is fresh horsetail. Also, you would include Vitamins A, B, C, K, E, the Omega 3 fatty acids such as those from fish oils and flax, bone meal, kelp and all the necessary trace minerals.

      Avoid processed foods, grains, processed sugars and artificial sweeteners.

      Healing your gums is not difficult. Certain herbs, in particular, the ones I mentioned above are natural astringents that will help tighten the tissues up.

      For painful gums, in particular, make hyssop tea and hold it in your mouth a few times a day until the pain stops. This is an old home remedy.

      If your gums are already soft, you wouldn’t have to brush hard to damage them. For the sake of your gums get some extra Vitamin C and bioflavinoids into your system pronto!

      Disclaimer: This poster is not a doctor, dentist or other medical professional and these statements have not been evaluated by any government agency.

13. QUESTION:
    Three Small Black Sores on Gum?
    I’m fifteen years old and have had a lot of trouble with my teeth. I had a root canal on one of my molars, and recently I’ve notice three small black sores clustered around the tooth. Any possible explanations?

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14. QUESTION:
    Gum stimulating tooth brush and now sore gums?
    I recently bought a new toothbrush (I think it is an Oral B) which has a brand new feature (I saw it on a recent commercial, so I bought it): gum stimulator.
    Why do the gums need to be stimulated?
    Also, after a month, I have noticed my gums seem to feel a little sore, a couple spots are kind of inflamed a tiny bit and might bleed when I brush.
    What the hell???? I bought a name brand, high quality tooth brush and this is happening to me? What gives?

    • ANSWER:
      With anything dental..when you haven’t been taking care of your teeth prior to gum stimulation..you will bleed and/or have inflammed gums. The purpose of the gum stimulation it to agitate and remove plaque that may have settled at the gum line. Just like with flossing, if you haven’t flossed in a while, your gums will bleed. It is your mouth’s way of cleansing infected areas. However, it the bleeding is persistent and doesn’t subside after a few days of regular brushing and routine health care..seeing a dentist is MANDATORY!!

15. QUESTION:
    I have 2 sores that i just noticed on my gum palate in the center of my lower teeth? they happen to be white.?
    I tried putting a certain medication that i have used for my canker sores. its called mouthaid. it didnt work. i feel like they wont go away. i felt it with my tongue. what is wrong with this? does it mean that i need to see my dentist about it?

    • ANSWER:
      I have had similar problems like this. You should contact your normal doctor or dentist just in case. You want to catch the problem quick, so it doesn’t get worse.

16. QUESTION:
    What can I do to heal a sore gum?
    The gum area around my canine tooth is very sore. I can’t even brush now because of the pain, and bleeding caused. I tried peroxide for a week on it but after it healed it came back even worst. I also tried mouthwash but to no avail. It’s to the point where I can’t even brush my teeth. I am cutting my wisdom teeth so could that be causing any of it(I doubt it)? Is there anything I can do to heal it or should I just see a dentist?

    • ANSWER:
      ask your dentisrt for some Amoxicillin which is an antibiotic . And/or use warm salt water to help heal it.

17. QUESTION:
    Gum irritation from Canker sores?
    Ok, background: a week ago I had a flu like symptoms- fever, body aches, sore throat bla bla bla. Fever went away after 24hrs along with body aches, sore throat did not. Dr said no strep, just a severe sore throat.(started warm salt water 3+ times a day as soon as sore throat presented itself.)
    The next day I see/feel a canker sore starting to build, then by the end of the day I see 4. By morning I see multiple on my tongue and inner mouth starting to build up ( I have never had more than one at a time in my lifetime- i’m 41) About the this time, my gums around my teeth ( which I have no issues) start to get real sore, including the roof of my mouth is tender/swollen too. The next morning, I have multiple full blown canker sores, my gums hurt when I brush my teeth so much that it was almost impossible to brush. I am still doing the warm salt water, and have added hydrogen peroxide to my routine. It’s been almost a week, some of the canker sores are starting to disapate, some are not, and the gums although better are still sore to brush. A few questions:
    - Is it common for the gums and roof of the mouth to get that tender from canker sores?
    - why would the gums get inflamed from canker sores that are on the tongue, inner lip, and cheek?
    - will to much hydrogen peroxide rinsing cause this gum irritation? ( I know it’s a stretch…)
    - Once the canker sores are gone, will the gumm irritation go away too?

    I appreciate anyone’s input, especially if this has happened to you.
    And yes, I know I should go to my dentist, but I’m on the road working til Christmas. So if that is your answer, thanks, but I understand that….. thank you all again.

    • ANSWER:
      Canker sores and general mouth soreness can be the result of your immune system overreacting. You’re more prone to getting canker sores after your immune system has had a hit (such as with your flu) and also sometimes when you are drying your mouth out (like with salt). To me it sounds like you’re having some immune system issue that is trying to work itself out. Canker sores can also be the result of stress on the body, which also comes with illness.

      I currently have a canker sore under my tongue and it’s making my gums sore all the way to the bone, so I think that’s pretty normal, unfortunately. Enough inflammation of the tissue will irritate all the surrounding tissue around it. If you didn’t do anything to injure your mouth, I wouldn’t worry too much.

      Hydrogen peroxide can kill good bacteria if used too much. Probably is a stretch with your mouth, but it perhaps could be hurting your good mouth bacteria that heal your gums. I’d suggest taking some Lysine (available in the vitamin section) and doubling whatever the recommended dose is until the sores go away. I use Listerine for mine. It burns horribly, but it helps clean them and will help them heal. it will also help your teeth since it hurts to brush. You can also buy toothpaste to prevent canker sores and help what you’ve got, but it takes some getting used to.

      I think the gum soreness is related to the canker sores, and will go away once you don’t have them irritating you. Worst case scenario, stop by a clinic if you can and they’ll probably give you an antibiotic to tide you over.

18. QUESTION:
    Who can give tips on how to cure my sore gum?
    Having this sore gum has been bothering me for a long time. But it is mainly ’cause I have braces. My dentists says to nd I floss but not evry day.Plaese tips or advice

    • ANSWER:
      There are allot of good ways to cure a sore gum so i will name them to u from best to least effecting :-
      * any mouth wash containing chlorhexidine , best type in the market is called Cariax but don’t use it for more than one week , it has remarkable effect on the gum .
      * rinsing with water and salt two times a day for a weak has a very good effect .
      * using the type of prush that massages your gum , oral B has such product .
      but if u are really concerned a combination therapy is the best , first you need to go to a dentist to clean your gum its called scaling which is removing old remains under your gum which is the main cause of soreness plus using Cariax for a week and i assure u you will be very impressed with the results .
      P.s i hope I’ve been help full enough , good luck and best wishes

19. QUESTION:
    Canker Sores and gum lines?
    So, I know all about my canker sores, i have at least 1 outbreak of 2 or more inside my mouth every month, but this time, two of them show up in relatively the same spot, just in front of my right bottom Canine(i believe that it’s dental number is 23). I’ve noticed that these sores cause my gum line to recede and cause me much pain, but this time around with both in the same spot, my gum line is so far down, i feel as though not to bite anything with that tooth, on fear that it will come out from my gums,

    is there anything i can do to help massage my gum line back up while i have canker sores? i already sue a soft toothbrush and use sensitive teeth toothpaste(that’s more for my teeth though).

    Also if you have canker sores, what do you use to quell the pain? i use a mixture of an OTC canker sore painkiller that is like a paste that you fill the crevice with, and Campho phenique, the paste lasts a long time but doesn’t take effect immediately, but the campho kills the pain in about 4 seconds.

    • ANSWER:
      Use Bonjella. It stings at first, but I’m used to it now. However, the Bonjella simply numbs it, and doesn’t really help it heal, unless you out something on it while it isn’t hurting.

      Another thing that NO ONE has suggested so far is pop a garlic capsule on it. This idea doesn’t hurt at all; bite a hole in one end and squeeze the liquid on the ulcer. This will make it stop hurting by the end of the day, if you apply it regally. Then, if you don’t mind the taste of it, put the outer capsule on the ulcer, and wait for it to dissolve. DON’T try to move it after you’ve placed it on, as it sticks to your ulcer and HURTS LIKE CRAZY!!! If you don’t have garlic capsules handy, use normal garlic, just crush it and place it on your ulcer.

      You can also rinse your mouth out with mouth wash; not Listerine, that would KILL, however, if you numbed your ulcer with Bonjella first, it may not hurt and would kill the germs. Another idea is, which is also the most common, easiest and cheapest way of clearing ulcers, is to use salt. Either apply salt straight to your ulcer with your finger, or rinse your mouth out with salty water. Not the nicest tasting way, but it does its job!

      However, even if you don’t treat them, they will eventually go away.

      Hope I helped, if you have any other questions feel free to email me at horseychick901@yahoo.com.au
      JoCee

      WARNING: when you rinse your mouth out with salt water or put salt on your ulcer, it HURTS LIKE HELL! If you want IMMENSE PAIN,, then use salt. Just warning…

20. QUESTION:
    Home Remedies for my sore gum? I have a Cyst inside my gum above my tooth that has had a root canal?
    I had root canal treatment done in my Upper tooth – I – First Premolar, Number 12, 3 years ago.
    I have now got a cyst inside my gum above the tooth. It hurts every now and then when I bite down on something hard and the gum above my tooth is always swollen. I cant afford dental treatment yet, so do you know any home remedies or alternative medicine to make my poor gumk feel better?

    • ANSWER:
      gargle some salt water, it will help dry it up some, other than that the only thing you can do is get some oragel and place that on there to numb it some

21. QUESTION:
    My wisdom tooth was growing and then it stopped,but my gum is sore?
    So my wisdom tooth has been bothering me for some time, but it never hurts, only minor discomfort. Well, I´m travelling in Brazil right now and after I checked into my current hotel and have the AC on my tooth has been really bothersome. And not only that, now that the wisdom tooth have stop growing my gum in the nearby area are a little sore but not swollen. What causes this? Can it be the darn air conditioner? What remedy can I use to relief the discomfort since I am not about to have my wisdom tooth pulled in Brazil?

    • ANSWER:
      It is normal. If not necessary, don’t extract your wisdom teeth. Soreness can last about 2 weeks – just make sure to keep area very clean (use some type of rubber tip to clean around gum area).

22. QUESTION:
    What should I do if I have a sore gum?
    The middle bit of my gum, that comes in between my two front, middle teeth is really sore. It hurts to eat at the front of my mouth and brush my teeth. It is also very painful if I push my finger onto the gum there. Has lasted probably a week. It feels as though its loose, as though its popped out, which I know sounds weird, but yeah. Should I see a doctor or dentist? Is there any medicines or creams anyone could suggest? Any other help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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23. QUESTION:
    Had a tooth pulled two years ago and my gum is still sore what can i do?
    i`m pregnant and i can`t take anything but tylenol which isn`t taking away the pain at all what can i do to take the pain out of my sore gum?help please!

    • ANSWER:
      Zena is right on the money, the salt water and the ambesol, are about all the dentist would tell you to do until you can see them.The salt water has an ability to fight some of the swelling, and ambesol will deaden the area. I think a month would have been appropriate to get rechecked. It’s supposed to stop hurting by removing the tooth and using an antibiotic, fairly quickly.

24. QUESTION:
    gum infection/strep/sores on lips?
    I went to the dentist after i woke up with severely inflamed gums. I was told I had a gum infection known as ‘Anug”. Two days later I went to the doctor because I was sure I had strep, and sure enough I did, so he upped my antibiotics and informed me that I do not infact have a anug.
    NOW I have huge painful blisters on my bottom lip. They are hard and almost a yellow colour. The doctor couldnt shed any light on what they were other than that it is not cold sores.
    Anyone suffer something similar?

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25. QUESTION:
    What could be causing my gum to be sore and swollen?
    I had my wisdom teeth removed about 6 months ago and a few days ago where my top right wisdom tooth used to be it became very swollen and VERY sore. In that area my gum is very large. Does anyone know what the problem could be? I’m going to make a dentist appointment very soon.

    • ANSWER:
      bad bacteria is the one causing gums to swell and become irritated. there are also other causes like dirty mouth, poor oral care, dry mouth and gum disease.

      taking care of your gums could entail only paying close attention to proper oral hygiene like proper brushing and careful flossing every after meal. this can help remove plaque that get stuck on teeth. having a regular dental check up and regular dental cleanings can make sure that teeth and gums stay healthy. water has a lot of health benefits and this can be advantageous to oral and dental health. make sure that you drink adequate amount of water to be able to keep bad bacteria in the mouth at bay. visit http://www.oramd.com for more gum care tips.

26. QUESTION:
    Wisdom Tooth – Is there anything i can do to relieve a sore gum?
    My wisdom tooth is trying to break through on my left side at the bottom and is causing a lot of pain. Half of it is already through but it’s now making my cheek swollen and the surrounding gum area is red and splitting. I’m taking ibuprofen every 4 hours which does help, and i’m using Corsodyl mouthwash twice a day. How long does it normally take for a tooth to break through and is there anything else i can do to stop it hurting so much? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Oil of cloves!….

27. QUESTION:
    What to do about a sensitive tooth and sore gum?
    One tooth with a filling is sore, another that lost a filling is sore and sensitive
    I’ve had a similar issue before and vitamin C cleaned it right up.

    • ANSWER:
      I had this problem and the filling kept falling out and falling out and causing me so much unbearable but my treatment was always from the same dentist and she did more and more work to it that eventually it was pretty much dead and needed to be extracted. Now 6 months later my NEW dentist is saying that those ‘fillings’ weren’t nessecary, so i would try another dentist!

28. QUESTION:
    Can wisdom teeth cause my gum to be sore?
    My upper gum have been sore for 2 weeks now. I’m getting my wisdom teeth removed in 3 weeks. They didn’t grow yet, and where my gum hurts isn’t really where my wisdom teeth are supposed to grow anyway? I also get headaches very often.
    I brush my teeth twice a day, and floss everyday.
    My gum also bleed sometimes when I brush my teeth. =/
    Is it still safe to get my wisdom teeth removed if my gum is that sore in 3 weeks?

    • ANSWER:
      Wisdom teeth can make your gums sore, but only where they are trying to come through the gum. You might have some kind of infection in your gums or since they are bleeding when you brush you might have gum disease. I personally use Listerine every day because I also had a problem with bleeding and sensitive gums. It kind of burns a little, but to me it’s better than seeing a dentist all the time. Since I have been using the Listerine, my gums don’t bleed and aren’t sensitive anymore. Any flavor works, just try it out. =)

29. QUESTION:
    I have some bumps/sores/blisters on my gum?
    I noticed i had trouble chewing food and I looked in the mirror and there were these bumps or, whatever you want to call them, there. They are red and they’ve been around for a week, how can I get rid of them? (I HAVE NOT MADE ANY SORT OF SEXUAL CONTACT WITH ANYONE RECENTLY)

    • ANSWER:
      They can just occur sometimes and they will go away they do go away for me when that does happen.

30. QUESTION:
    I have canker sores on my lip and on my gum, I also have painful sores on my tongue and my throat is sore. ?
    What could this be? It is very painful to eat and my throat hurts very bad. There are very painful sores on my tongue (the sides and close to the sides) and canker sores on my gum and my lip. I am not sexually active nor have I ever been. I haven’t kissed anyone and I’m only 15. Can someone please help me! I do no know what is happening and my dad is saying, “We’ll just watch it” and The internet research is saying, See a doctor as soon as possible, it might be cancer. But I want to make sure according to my symptoms Thank you for your help!

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31. QUESTION:
    Silly question.. but what should I eat for dinner with a sore gum?
    I have a sore/inflammed gumbehind my lower right molar. I’ve been treating it for a few days, but it’s still very painful to eat. I’d like something filling and tasty for dinner, but nothing too difficult to eat. Soup is so boring.. there has to be other ideas! Any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      pasta w/meatless sauce,or breafast for dinner, pancakes and eggs

32. QUESTION:
    Do you get sores in one side of your mouth after chewing gum?

    • ANSWER:
      That’s totally normal. I chew gum all the time, and if I chew it for a really long time, my mouth feels all sore and weird. Your mouth feeling weird on one side of your mouth is completely normal. So is your entire mouth feeling weird. Hope I helped!!

33. QUESTION:
    canker sores, sore gums, sore jaw,red gums, what is this!!!?
    I have horrible canker sores following my gum line, my teeth are very sensative and my gums are red, and the inside of my bottom lips is very bumpy and has other canker sores on it. My entire jaw is very sore and it hurts to open my mouth very wide, I am trying to get into the dentist or doctors, their waiting time for appointments is long…what can i do, and what can this be?

    • ANSWER:
      Its aphtous ulcers it happens when you stress, it goes away in 7 days but are painfull

34. QUESTION:
    The gum is sore and swollen in the front and behind my bottom front tooth?
    Soo lately when i have been brushing my teeth I have been seeing alot of blood, and now the front and back gum is swollen around my bottom lower front tooth. What could be causing this and what can I do to make it better

    • ANSWER:
      it’s probably either the beginning of gum disease or an abcessed tooth. You really need to go the dentist, it will get alot worse.

35. QUESTION:
    What happens if you have a cold sore on your gum?
    because i have a cold sore on my upper gum on top of my teeth. and i’m not sure if i’m either growing a tooth or its just a blister but i’m scared it’ll effect anything. does it mean i have gingivities? or anything that’ll effect my teeth and mouth. and also if i kiss anybody with a cold sore, what will they get?

    • ANSWER:
      If it lasts longer than 7-10 days or doesn’t improve in that time, definitely visit your dentist. Cold sores are viral so you might not want to take a chance on passing it on. Also, if you get chronic cold sores, it may be caused by eating too many acidic foods (oranges, tomato sauce) or by using toothpaste high in Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

36. QUESTION:
    Lower right gum is sore and a little raw. Should I be worried?
    I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out a few months ago, and I don’t know if that’s related but yesterday my lower right gum where the tooth was has been a little raw, aching a bit when it rubs against my cheek or when I open my mouth wide etc. It doesn’t hurt when I eat or brush my teeth, it’s just raw and a little sore sometimes. Should I be worried? Will this go away or is it a problem.

    • ANSWER:
      Not a pressing issue. Keep it clean and rinse with warm salt water, frequently. Please try not to smoke!!

      If it continues to bother you, go back to your doctor. If could be infected. Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning is the way to keep it from taking over.

37. QUESTION:
    How do I get a popcorn hull from between my tooth and gum?
    It’s been there for days. It’s wedged by a wisdom tooth on the inside. I can flap it with my tongue, but trying to remove it with my tongue just irritates my tongue into swelling. I’ve tried my fingernail, wooden toothpicks, and a plastic toothpick. My girlfriend can’t see it to get a hold of it.I don’t want to pay a dentist as I can’t afford it. My gum is sore, and I’ve sworn off popcorn.

    • ANSWER:
      Eat more popcorn…. if that doesnt work, try floss.

38. QUESTION:
    How do I get rid of this canker sore on my gum?
    I didn’t knew it was possible, but I have a canker sore on my gum. It is white sore and it is on the gum near my tooth. I got it from gum injury while I was eating a apple.

    I have had it for over a week and it is not going away. I tried rinsing with Orajel, but it is not going away. What can I do I do about this canker sore?

    I want to try to treat it at home first before going to a dentist/doctor.

    • ANSWER:
      try putting regular table salt on it. it will burn, but that means it’s killing the bacteria. it should be gone the next morning

39. QUESTION:
    On my upper right quadrant of my mouth, my gum is sore, and my right cheek is a bit swollen. What could it be?
    I started brushing my gum a bit harshly, but I doubt this type of swelling can be caused by brushing to hard. In addition this type of pain. A day after it started, I had an immense head ache PLEASE HELP I’m going crazy thinking about what it is.

    • ANSWER:
      Try gargling your mouth with nice warm salt water

40. QUESTION:
    What could this sore on my gum be?
    I have this white sore on my gum and it is very painful. It kind of looks like a canker sore but I hear canker sores don’t appear on your gums, only the cheeks of your mouth. So what could this be?

    • ANSWER:
      Are you using a whitening tooth paste? It has something in it that causes sores in my mouth that won’t go away while I am using it.

      The Dentist told me you can put peroxide on a q-tip and put it on it to help it clear up.

41. QUESTION:
    i have strep throat but i have cold sores, cankers, white tongue and swollen gums whats this mean?
    i went to the doctors and i got antibiotics cause i have strep throat. but i have swollen and sore gums making it hard to eat, a white tongue that is leaving me with bad breath. i have alot of saliva, and i have cold sores and cankers on my lips that hurt and won’t go away. does anyone know what this means? or how to stop anything? or what i might have?

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds like you may have thrush, which is a yeast infection from the antibiotics. I would call your doctor or go to the dentist. they can give you some swish and swallow medicine that will help.

42. QUESTION:
    Has anyone ever gotten canker sores from chewing nicotine gum?
    I quit smoking about a month ago and I have been chewing nicotine gum (4mg) and I have had canker sores ever since then. I don’t usually get canker sores at all. But now its really bad, before one can heal up and go away another has already formed. I have chewed nicotine gum before but it was only 2mg and I didn’t have this problem. But I just can’t think of what else would be causing this. Has anyone else had this problem. And do you think it’s the nicotine gum or something else? And don’t say herpes lol, I already know its not that! Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Yes canker sores can be caused from gum chewing. Maybe it is not the specific gum but the gum chewing in general.
      Although there is no cure for canker sores and they often reoccur, you may be able to reduce their frequency by:

      Avoiding foods that irritate your mouth – including acidic or spicy foods
      Avoiding irritation from gum chewing
      Brushing with a soft-bristled brush after meals and flossing daily, which will keep your mouth free of foods that might trigger a sore.

      And no they are not the same as core sores AKA Herpes Simplex Virus 1
      Good Luck

      If sores are large, painful, or persistent, your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or nonprescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.

43. QUESTION:
    why is my gum sore in the back left side of my mouth? Is my wisdom tooth coming in?

    I cant even chew on the left side of my mouth! I have never had problems out of my teeth so i am wondering what this could be.. wisdom teeth or not..

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44. QUESTION:
    Can you get canker sores if you hit your gums with your toothbrush?
    I was brushing my teeth one day cause they be yellow than a mug, and i accidently rammed my toothbrush into my bottom gum. It’s been a day and now i have 3 little canker sores on the same spot. Can cankers sores be formed like that? i thought it was from not enough sleep

    • ANSWER:
      Both emotional stress (i.e. sleep deprivation) and injury to the mouth can trigger outbreaks of canker sores, but these factors do not cause the disorder. A canker sore is an ulcer from a viral infection. They will resolve spontaneously after a few days, but if the pain bothers you try oragel for the pain and some over the counter medication (CVS pharmacy has it) for the infection. Hope this helps.

45. QUESTION:
    What can I do to prevent cold sores from ever occuring in my mouth and what can I use to make my gums healthy?
    The sores are starting to appear a little too often for me but I know that I have gum disease. I’m not sure if that is the problem though. I don’t have oral sex or anything like that.

    • ANSWER:
      Abreva is the best thing you can get over-the-counter for the cold sores. As for the gum disease, you need to see your dentist and depending on the severity of it, the general dentist may refer you to a periodontist (a dentist who specializes in gum disease). But no matter what the general dentist or periodontist does, it’s not going to matter unless you have good oral hygiene at home. So make sure you are brushing and flossing on a regular basis.

46. QUESTION:
    Gum sensitivity and canker sores.?
    I just recently got a canker sore in my mouth and lately my gums have become extremely sensitive and sometimes hurt when i brush my teeth. I’m a little nervous this is happening and wanted to know why.

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47. QUESTION:
    I have sores that appear on my gum?
    From time to time, for no apparant reason, I get what feel like splits or sores appearing on the very back of my gum, deep inside my mouth. They are really sore, and make swallowing quite painful at times, as they feel like a sore throat as they are very far back.

    I don’t know what causes them, they eventually heal and go away, but then they come back. When they do come back, they seem to come often in pairs, like presently I have one on the top and one on the lower jaw.

    Does anyone know what causes these? or know what I can do to prevent them?

    • ANSWER:
      sounds like canker sores to me which arent serious and everyone gets them from time to time….most of the time they come from something rubbing back and forth on the affected area, common with people who have chipped teeth or wear braces…if they develope on your gum line alongside your teeth, see a dentist immediately, thats not a good sign. If its a canker sore, they have a lot of treatments for that on the dental aisle, such as a medicine called kanka.

48. QUESTION:
    Why is my top gum sore?
    I don’t really know how to explain this, I have a permanent retainer that stretches behind the 4 middle front teeth. My gums have been sore where my retainer is and and it even feels a little swollen. I have had these retainers for a while if that makes any difference. Anyone know why?

    • ANSWER:
      It can be that you are due for a cleaning.

      You may have been brushing and neglecting to clean the area properly.

      Hormonal changes can lead to exaggerated response to irritation by plaque.

      It can happen if you are a mouth breather.

      It will stay puffy if you keep on sucking on it.

49. QUESTION:
    Why is my gum swollen and very sore in one spot?
    My gum is swollen and very tender up on the top back-it isn’t were the wisdom teeth come in or anything.Seems like that side is also very sore when i chew on food. Is there anything i could do to relieve the pain? what should i do?

    • ANSWER:
      This is exactly what started happening to me this morning but in my front teeth. It’s happening because you have an inflamed gum. I usually get this when food gets stuck in between my teeth and it just stays there. To treat this, all you have to do is brush regularly like you normally should. However, you need to floss the inflamed area very often. It should heal in a day or 2.

50. QUESTION:
    Can a cold sore cause someone to have swollen gums, canker sores, and cause tongue to have missing taste buds?
    About a week and a half ago I had gotten a cold sore, and after I told my boyfriend, he still kissed me, until I told him it was contagious. Four days later, he started having getting a canker sore under his tongue and a sore throat. Now his gums are swollen and it seems what appears to be that his taste are missing on a part of his tongue. I can’t help but to blaim myself for what’s happening to him, but just to be sure that it’s only cold sores that is the matter with me I’ve planned to get myself checked as soon as possible. I’ve never heard of a cold sore doing that much damage, but can it be possible. By the way this was his first occurence with a cold sore, and I am aware of them being part of the herpes simplex virus, but not to be so harmful.

    • ANSWER:
      He needs to have it checked out by a dr asap … for the health of you both … if you plan on kissing agian