Hello Doctor. I am a Female,45 years old, married 2 Tnage children.Sometimes in the morning when I brush my teeth , my gums feel very sensitive and brushing hurts but no pain. At times I also see slight pinkish colour blood when I spit the foam.. Is this a worry? I brush twice a day also have 3-4 fillings.one of my tooth is extracted in the lower jaw next to my molar and there is gap. Dentist did ask me not to leave it empty it may losen other teeth, is this true? Thanks for your help and time, appreciate it.
Hi, you are having swelling in your gums which is referred as gingivitis there can be many causes behind it, start using an ultras oft toothbrush and rinse your mouth with warm saline water 4-5 times daily (1 tsp salt in 1 glass water) also massage your gums with tan-x gel before sleeping at night. If you leave the space empty the been in that area also loses thickness since it is not used, so it is advisable to get the space filled, there are many options available like fixed and removable. Take care