Dentists answer? Why does my bottom left gum hurt when pressure is applied? Please help? Nothing rude?

[Anonymous]

Yes I'm aware my teeth are very yellow.. I don't brush everyday even though I know I should.. The longest I've not brushed is a week tho.. Please tell me this is nothing serious? It only hurts in this one section if I touch it or press it. Please help. Why is this and what do I do?

[Inuyasha]

First of all you should brush at least 2 times a floss with the water Pik sprayer (best thing ever.. My favorite toy -.-) at least once a day and floss between teeth also. trust me you don't want dentures unless your ok with looking like the wicked witch of the east because your jaw BONE will shrink if you get a tooth pulled. But it looks like you probably have mild gingivitis maybe something stuck between your gum that has agrivated the tissue. Try to tie a small not in the floss to get it out and be super careful with gums because they can recede then you can get periodontis and that's when they can start falling out from infection, at that point it's kinda to late to save them. Take care of your teeth or it can cause you a bunch of expenses in the future! Let alone appearance.

[hellionthesage]

Why don't you brush your teeth more? The gums look a bit inflamed, probably because your not taking care of them. The gums will start to receed from the teeth if not properly taken care of, I don't think its a big deal now but eventually it will get bad. Does any of your teeth hurt if you eat something cold or hot? Either way go to a dentist and take better care of your teeth there going to have to last you your entire life.

[Asker]

No none of them hurt just that little section

[hellionthesage]

It might be due to the gums pulling away from the teeth making them less secure and thus more easily damaged, this occurs when plaque and bacteria get inbetween the gums and teeth and damage the connective tissue, its why its important to also brush your gums (gently) in order to remove this. It may not be a big deal now, but it is the first symptom of what may be many if you do not take better care of your teeth and mouth.

[Asker]

Thank you so much! When do you think it will go away? It just started a few days ago. I'm brushing my teeth really good 3 times a day now!

[hellionthesage]

Not absolutely certain when it will stop, you need to brush your gums gentley, also your tongue inside of your cheeks and roof of your mouth if you really want to keep your mouth clean. The gums will need time to heal but I would see a dentist, especially if it doesn't get better after a week or so. Also don't poke at it to much because it will pull the gum away from the tooth and make it harder for it to heal. Gently run your tooth brush along your gums, you should probably floss as well, probably want to be very gentle with the sore area.

[Paulina528]

It looks like you have a little bit of a sore in there. That could be why. I can't think of any other reasons besides maybe a cavity. By the way, you should brush more often.

[Asker]

Lol yeah ik 😁 so do you think it's really bad? Or it will go away if I brush more?

[Paulina528]

Yeah you need to brush more because you're causing yourself to get infections in your gums and it could get a lot worse because they might have to rip some teeth out or eventually all of them will just fall out.

[ladiabla]

Gingivitis, I can tell right away by the color of your gums, floss and brush every day.

[sweetestxemily]

Can you locate the pain to a tooth?

[Asker]

No sorry

[sweetestxemily]

Obviously the thing to do would be to go to a dentist and get an xray if you are able to. Do you have hot or cold sensitivity or do sweets hurt?

[sweetestxemily]

Whatever you do, don't use oragel or anything like that to try to make it feel better. It is to concentrated and can actually burn your gums. I would stick to Advil or an ibuprofen if you are allowed to take that.

[Anonymous]

you should see a dentist.

[Anonymous]

Fuck that's gross