Gum aching causes pain, sensitivity, and swelling in the gums. Untreated gum aching can lead to increased pain intensity over time and progression of any existing gum disease. 

When teeth and gums come into contact with hot or cold foods, there is an intense increase in pain. Frequent bleeding of the gums when brushing teeth or biting something is also a troubling situation. 

There can be many causes of gum aching. Some of these causes are:

• Gum diseases: The most common cause of gum aching is gum diseases. Plaque and tartar can cause inflammation and swelling of the gums. In this case, the gum becomes sensitive and an aching sensation occurs.
• Tooth brushing mistakes: Incorrect tooth brushing methods can cause an aching sensation in the gums. Hard brushing of the teeth damages the gums and causes pain.
• Hormonal changes: Due to hormonal changes, gum sensitivity can be experienced during pregnancy or menstruation.
• Dental filling and root canal treatment: After dental filling and root canal treatment, a sensation of sensitivity and leakage in the gums may occur.
• Teeth clenching and grinding: Habits such as teeth clenching and grinding cause gum sensitivity. Gum aching can be observed due to these habits.
• Oral hygiene: Not performing tooth and gum care regularly and properly causes the gum to become sensitive and ache.

A dental examination is very important to determine the cause of gum aching. Early detection of the cause of gum pain means preventing the progression of the ache.

Gum aching treatment may vary depending on the underlying causes. The treatment methods for gum aching are:

• Tartar cleaning: The most common cause of gum aching is tartar formation on the gum and tooth. When dental care is not properly performed, tartar naturally forms on the tooth. The solution to this situation is to have tartar cleaning done. You can consult your dentist to clean your teeth and gums.
• Tooth brushing and dental floss use: Tooth brushing and using dental floss are very important for oral and dental health. Proper oral care prevents the growth of bacteria and reduces the possibility of tooth decay. Healthy teeth mean healthy gums.
• Antibiotic treatment: In some cases, dentists can prescribe antibiotics to relieve gum and tooth aching. 
• Dental filling or root canal treatment: The cause of tooth aching may be dental filling or root canal treatment. 

It is normal to have gum aching after dental filling and root canal treatment. However, if this ache continues for a very long time and intensifies day by day, it means there is a problem.

• Treatment for teeth clenching or grinding: If gum aching is seen due to the habit of teeth clenching or grinding, it can be treated with a personalized mouthpiece or other methods.

Symptoms of Gum Aching

Gum aching has many symptoms. If you are experiencing several or more of these symptoms, you should definitely consult a dentist.

Some of the symptoms of gum aching are:

• Aching during chewing
• Extreme sensitivity to heat and cold
• Bleeding and inflammation in the gum
• Swelling of the gum
• Experiencing severe pain that wakes you up from sleep

How to Relieve Gum Aching

Gum aching can arise from gum diseases. It is a condition that definitely needs to be treated. The gum aching recommendations we will provide below will help reduce the symptoms.

• Regular tooth brushing: Brushing teeth at least twice a day helps reduce gum diseases and aching.
• Using dental floss: Gum aching is observed as a result of plaque and bacteria forming on the gums. 

Regularly using dental floss minimizes the formation of plaques and bacteria. People with gum sensitivity should be much more sensitive and careful when using dental floss.

• Salt water gargle: Pouring a little salt into warm water and gargling with this mixture helps eliminate bacteria and reduce gum aching.
• Cold compress application: Applying a compress to the aching tooth and gum with an ice bag or a cold object will help reduce gum aching.
• Dental examination: Diseases of the tooth and gum can cause tooth aching. If tooth and gum aching persists and intensifies, a dentist should definitely be consulted. 

You can make an appointment with us for your gum aching problem and receive treatment through our expert dentists.