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What Causes Gritty Feeling In Teeth And Redness In Gums?

Hi, two days ago I started having strange gritty feeling in my mouth, along my inner lips and front teeth. My gums are also suddenly bright red. I don't have any mouth sores or other issues. Any ideas what would trigger that? Even sipping water makes my teeth feel gritty.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The gritty feeling in the teeth and the redness over the gums can be because of the gum infection like gingivitis or periodontitis. When there is recession of the gums the dentin of the teeth will get exposed and this results in sensitivity or gritty feeling when you sip fluid or hot and cold things.
Nothing to be panic. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and use desensitising tooth paste like sensoform or sensodint(strontium chloride and potasium flouride).
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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What Causes Gritty Feeling In Teeth And Redness In Gums?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The gritty feeling in the teeth and the redness over the gums can be because of the gum infection like gingivitis or periodontitis. When there is recession of the gums the dentin of the teeth will get exposed and this results in sensitivity or gritty feeling when you sip fluid or hot and cold things. Nothing to be panic. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and use desensitising tooth paste like sensoform or sensodint(strontium chloride and potasium flouride). I hope my answer will help you. Take care.