gums are slightly swollen...?

Question

last night i brushed, flossed and rinsed really well, and when i went to bed my gums were hurting slightly, i woke up and my gums were swollen, not badly though...

whats going on?

Answer 1

Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) causes:

Red, swollen, tender gums.
Gums that bleed easily when brushed or flossed. Healthy gums do not bleed with regular brushing and flossing.
Because gingivitis usually isn't painful, you may not notice the symptoms and may not get the treatment you need. If you don't get treated, the disease will progress.

Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) causes more noticeable symptoms, such as:

Gums that pull away or recede from the teeth.
Persistent bad breath.
Pus coming from the gums.
A change in how your teeth fit together when you bite, or a change in the fit of partial dentures.
Loose teeth.
If you use tobacco you have a higher risk of gum disease. Your gums may actually bleed less, even though they are unhealthy, and you may not realize it's a problem until its too late. If you use tobacco, you will need to see your dentist more often.

Answer 2

I'm a dentist. My first question to you is how often to do brush and floss. My second question is what kind of tooth brush do you use (hard, medium, soft)? It could be that you are brushing to hard. It could also mean that you are in the early stages of gingivitis. Another question to you is how often to do you see your hygienist for a scaling? If it gingivitis don't worry gingivitis can be reversed. You do this by brushing at least twice a day the most important times to brush is first thing in the morning and right before you go to bed. These two times are also the most important times to floss. Good home oral hygiene combined with regular professional cleanings are the only way to reverse gingivitis. The next time you brush take time to notice if there is any blood. If there is then your gingivitis is a little more advanced, but still reversible. If there is no blood this means that it is just starting. Gingivitis with proper home oral hygiene and professional cleanings can be reversed in 2 weeks.

Answer 3

have you had any recent dental work?

I had a temporary crown put in and about a week later I woke up with my gums swollen and bleeding. Turned out when I flossed the night before I had wedged a piece of the temporary glue into my gum line and the clove oil in the glue was irritating my gums.

Rinse your mouth out with an antiseptic mouthwash or if you don't have one, rinse it out with a peroxide wash (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts water). Then call your dentist if this is a sudden change rather than a gradual one. If it has been a gradual one, continue flossing and using a mouthwash and talk to your dentist on your next visit.

Answer 4

when's the last time you had a cleaning?

all of your gums or just a certain area? you might have scratched your gums with the toothbrush.

or it's that time of the month and your hormones are running high which can cause gingivitis and bleeding.

keep brushing, flossing and rinsing really well. you can also use salt water rinses.

if it doesn't subside within a couple of days see your dentist.

Answer 5

some people have sensitive gums...when I floss..I sometimes bleed because my teeth are so tight, that I have to force the floss between my teeth and what ends up happening is, it "slams" into my gums...yeah it hurts. If it continues to worsen I would go see a dentist. In the mean time...is your toothbrush, soft, med, or hard..if its too hard, you could have abrasions on your gums that you cant see, but you can def feel

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Probably have gingivitis, need to have your teeth thoroughly cleaned, take all BwC vitamins and gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide

Answer 8

Rinse morning & night with listerene. this has happened to me before also. Gums may just be irritated & sensitive.

Answer 9

periodontitus.