Why does my gums hurt when I eat?

Although toothache is not a disease, the pain it brings is more unbearable than most diseases, especially for people who do not pay attention to dental hygiene. It is more likely to cause bacteria to erode the gums, causing toothache and swollen gums. Toothache often has no signs and always occurs accidentally. If your gums hurt when you eat, you need to understand the cause of this phenomenon and then prescribe the right medicine.

What causes toothache when eating?

1. Gum Recession

Some people suffer from gum recession due to congenital keratinized gingiva or periodontitis. Not only do you feel toothache when you eat, but you also feel discomfort at the roots of your teeth when you drink water or talk. You also often experience bleeding gums and loose teeth. In severe cases, it can also cause necrosis of the tooth surface and gums, making it impossible to eat and causing pain that affects our lives all day long. In this case, it is best to go to a relevant hospital for treatment as soon as possible, as it is difficult to solve the problem by yourself.

2. Broken teeth

Sometimes our teeth break due to carelessness in our diet, lack of attention to the cleaning and protection of our teeth, or external impact such as falling. Some people suffer from tooth decay due to damage to the tooth roots by aphids, or due to a series of adverse factors such as unconscious teeth grinding during the day and friction on the teeth when sleeping at night. A broken tooth is likely to damage the dental nerve, causing severe and unbearable pain. It is recommended to seek medical treatment early to avoid further deterioration.

3. Enamel wear

The phenomenon of enamel wear is mostly caused by our usual brushing methods and careless selection of toothbrushes and toothpastes. Some people have to get up early in the morning to go to work or school, so they are perfunctory about brushing their teeth in the morning. Many times they just brush their teeth twice without paying attention to the method. In addition, we may often use toothbrushes that are too hard or toothpastes that are not effective in cleaning and protecting teeth and are irritating, which may cause enamel wear. It is recommended to regularly use a desensitizing toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush to practice correct brushing techniques.

4. Inflammation of the dental pulp cavity

In life, many people may go out early in the morning to be exposed to the cold wind due to work needs, especially in the cold winter. Some people often ride electric vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles or tricycles and other means of transportation, and go out almost every day to breathe in the cold wind. After a long time, they will feel unbearable toothache when eating. In fact, this situation is caused by insufficient protection of teeth. In severe cases, it is not only inflammation of the pulp cavity, but also necrosis of the pulp cavity. Therefore, we must remember to effectively protect our oral cavity when we go out, which can also prevent the induction of colds to a certain extent.

The above are the four factors that cause toothache when eating. I believe that friends who have read the above article will not only have a deeper understanding of their toothache, but will also be able to find the cause in time and treat it early to protect their teeth. As long as we pay attention to protecting our teeth, effectively control the food we eat and pay attention to correcting some bad habits, we can better solve the problem of toothache and restore our healthy and beautiful teeth as soon as possible.