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Pain In Lower Gums, Gum Thinning In Lower Teeth. No History Of Dental Problems. Suggestions?

I have noticed pain in the lower gums for about a week and now have noticed that there is gum thinning in the lower teeth as well with whites of teeth exposed in thinned areas. I floss once a day regularly and brush 2-3 times a day. Any suggestions? Last checkup was 3 months prior no problems, no dental history problems.

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Wed, 8 May 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

According to your clinical symptoms i suspect that you are having gingival recession in your lower front teeth area, it can be due to many reasons like plague and calculus deposition, faulty tooth brushing habit, hormonal imbalance i would suggest you to go for a detailed clinical examination, take an x-ray of the area.
Go for symptomatic treatment of complete mouth scaling and polishing, curettage. Gingival flap surgeries can be performed.
Use antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft bristle toothbrush.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Hope this helps out.

Regards....



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Dentist Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hi manshaem,

The pain in lower gums can be due to-
Vigorous brushing resulting in gingival recession as well as attrition of teeth.
periodontal diseases.
Vitamin deficiencies.
I would advice you to visit your dentist and get scaling and root planning done.
Exposed tooth or root portions of teeth has to be restored using tooth coloured filling materials.
Use soft-bristled toothbrush and clean your teeth involving all aspects of teeth.
Use chlohexidine mouthrinse to gargle.
Take vitamin rich diet.
Hope this suffices.
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Dentist Dr. Farah Hussain's  Response

Hello there ,

Thanks for writing your query,

Your clinical history suggets you are suffering from RECESSION of the gums or apical migration of the gums exposing the root surfaces of the teeth.

It is one of the signS of GINGIVITIS.

It is caused due poor oral hygiene ,improper brushing and flossing that leads to accumulation of bacterial plaque and calculus deep in the gum pockets and root surfaces of the teeth.

Gingivitis presents with symptoms of redness , bleeding gums , swelling , pain ,recession and sensitivity.

It needs to be treated by thorough professional deep scaling of gums and root planing of the teeth to remove all the irritants ,this will help in resolving the symptoms followed by a course of antibiotic and analgesics.

i would suggest you to go for symptomatic treatment at home like gargling with lukewarm saline water or antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine or betadine.

i hope this helps ,

take care.
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Pain In Lower Gums, Gum Thinning In Lower Teeth. No History Of Dental Problems. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, According to your clinical symptoms i suspect that you are having gingival recession in your lower front teeth area, it can be due to many reasons like plague and calculus deposition, faulty tooth brushing habit, hormonal imbalance i would suggest you to go for a detailed clinical examination, take an x-ray of the area. Go for symptomatic treatment of complete mouth scaling and polishing, curettage. Gingival flap surgeries can be performed. Use antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft bristle toothbrush. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope this helps out. Regards....