One of my gums, on the bottom of my bottom row of teeth is brown and a little puffy. I noticed that whole end of gum lining hurts when I brush it in the morning. Is it because I was too coarse with my toothbrush and irritated that area?
It's not cancerous is it?
When I run my tongue on that piece of gum (don't mean to be semi-graphic), it is puffed up and in the mirror it is now brownish.
Can I treat this myself?
2007-09-07 01:30:28 · 4 answers · asked by Pep Harris 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Try brushing and flossing
2007-09-07 01:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by OC Boarder 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it was just swollen, I wouldn't worry.... The brown color is not a good sign though. You likely have an infection and should try and get in to your dentist today or tomorrow. If you tell the receptionist what is going on, she should be able to squeeze you in.
2007-09-07 02:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to treat it yourself. Go to a dentist, and find out exactly what is happening.
2007-09-07 01:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with peroxide....straight, but don't swallow, repeat as often as you remember.....if it doesn't heal go to the dentist.
2007-09-07 03:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋