{"id":556,"date":"2022-11-30T04:01:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T09:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/?p=556"},"modified":"2024-09-11T04:37:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T08:37:32","slug":"why-do-my-gums-hurt-in-one-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/why-do-my-gums-hurt-in-one-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Gums Hurt In One Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"08f3347155e262910b471d1b8112f8be\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1229509381192722\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Vue - Display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1229509381192722\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7057928406\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Why do my gums hurt in one spot or Why do my gums hurt all of a sudden ? The answer to that question isn\u2019t as simple as you might have hoped. The oral cavity is a highly complex network of interconnected structures like your teeth, gums, tongue, salivary glands, and more. It is where vital functions like eating, breathing, and speaking occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Why do My Gums Hurt all of a Sudden<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What causes gum to hurt? What is good for gum pain? - Dr. Aniruddha KB\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/972ijaoWC6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Any imbalance in this meticulously controlled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/maintain-good-oral-health\/\">oral cavity<\/a> and you can end up in a world of pain and discomfort. You may experience symptoms ranging from extreme tooth pain, bleeding gums, oozing of pus, and trouble sleeping due to the pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-286 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tooth-Decay-Pain-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do My Gums Hurt In One Spot\" width=\"628\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tooth-Decay-Pain-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tooth-Decay-Pain.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">The pain you experience in your gums and teeth can be due to a host of different reasons that vary based on severity. Getting the correct diagnosis is crucial to get adequate treatment for your pain because the reasons for pain can range from less severe causes that can be resolved with home remedies to more critical conditions that require urgent dental intervention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">This article will be an in-depth analysis of the various reasons your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/why-are-my-gums-sensitive-all-of-a-sudden\/\">gums<\/a> or teeth might be hurting in one spot, how to resolve them, and when to see a qualified dentist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333399;\">Causes of Localised Gum Pain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Painful and swollen gums are a relatively common phenomenon; however, localised gum pain that affects just one spot on your gums can be due to multiple reasons. Let us briefly summarise the possible causes in order of increasing severity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor Oral Hygiene and Food Impaction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Food particles and debris can find their way between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/is-milk-good-for-teeth\/\">teeth<\/a> and remain stuck if you don\u2019t brush and floss your teeth regularly. This can lead to localised irritation, swelling, and pain if the problem isn\u2019t addressed. The simple solution is to thoroughly floss between the problem teeth until you get everything out. Saline rinses can also help deal with the pain and swelling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-986 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Marijuana-Use-Oral-Health-Effects-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"poor dental health\" width=\"661\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Marijuana-Use-Oral-Health-Effects-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Marijuana-Use-Oral-Health-Effects.jpg 514w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">If the problem isn\u2019t addressed at this stage, the food debris can lead to tooth decay and gingivitis, leading to more severe dental issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum and Periodontal Disease<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">The build-up of plaque and calculus on teeth causes gum disease, which can aggravate periodontal disease if left untreated. You might be experiencing localised pain in your gums due to gingivitis, i.e. infection of the gums. This phenomenon can be around one or two teeth only, which is why patients can experience pain around a single tooth or in one spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-260 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"COVID And Tooth Pain Symptoms\" width=\"662\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dental-problm.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">If left untreated, this can progress to periodontal disease, which also involves the surrounding structures of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/how-to-drain-a-tooth-abscess-at-home\/\">tooth<\/a>. This causes the formation of little pockets in our bones and starts loosening teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Treatment Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">For an accurate diagnosis, you should see your dentist; they\u2019ll advise you to get a proper cleaning done that includes scaling and root planning. This will remove all the accumulated plaque, calculus, and debris, allowing your gums to heal. Maintaining good oral hygiene after this is vital to facilitate complete healing and reduce the risk of future disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abscess of the Tooth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Intense throbbing pain, swelling, redness, and sensitivity are all symptoms that can occur due to a bacterial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/how-long-can-a-tooth-infection-go-untreated\/\">infection of the tooth<\/a>. This is usually caused by gross tooth decay and bacterial infiltration into the tooth&#8217;s pulp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Long-standing tooth infections can result in an abscess (collection of pus) formation under the root tip. Since the pus starts accumulating in a closed space, it tries to form a channel through the bone and gums into the oral cavity to drain. This causes a localised pimple-like bump on the gum of the affected tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-525 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tooth-Infection-01-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Why do my gums hurt all of a sudden\" width=\"636\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tooth-Infection-01-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Tooth-Infection-01.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><strong>Treatment options<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">This might be causing the localised pain you\u2019re experiencing; visit your dentist to be sure. They will proceed with a root canal or extraction if such is the case. If your abscess if of a more severe nature, your dentist might have to carry our incision and drainage to drain and clean the lesion before proceeding to any definitive treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canker Sores<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Canker Sores are usually caused by food sensitivities and can appear anywhere inside the oral cavity. These appear as little yellow-centred and red border lesions on the tongue or gums. They might be a possible reason for localised pain in the gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Canker-Sores-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"Why do my gums hurt all of a sudden\" width=\"602\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Canker-Sores-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Canker-Sores.jpg 528w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Canker Sores go away on their own; you can facilitate their healing by performing saline rinses, avoiding hot and spicy foods, and taking good care of your oral hygiene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Consult your dentist immediately if any lesion persists for over two weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Appliances<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Dental appliances like metal braces, Invisalign, or retainers might be impinging on your gums to cause localised inflammation and swelling at one spot, which can lead to pain. If this is the case, see your dentist to have your appliance adjusted so as to relieve the affected gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The FAQ Section: Ask Away<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I see a dentist?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">You should see your dentist twice a year for regular check-ups. You should see the dentist immediately if you have any of the following;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Excruciating tooth pain and swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Bleeding or swollen gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Swelling in the jaw, face, or mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Unresolved oral lesion for over two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/our-doctors.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">Dr Keshavi Patel, DDS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">, is a highly qualified dentist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vue Dental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"> who will take care of all your dental queries and emergencies. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexbook.me\/vuedental\/1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">book an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\"> today via the website or call our office at 512-888-9340.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000080;\">How can I prevent gum disease?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 15pt;\">The best way to prevent gum disease is to maintain immaculate oral hygiene, don\u2019t skip dental check-ups, and get your routine scaling done once or twice a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do my gums hurt in one spot or Why do my gums hurt all of a sudden ? The answer to that question isn\u2019t as simple as you might have hoped. The oral cavity is a highly complex network &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/why-do-my-gums-hurt-in-one-spot\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":558,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=556"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1016,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions\/1016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vuedentalkyle.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}