What causes tongue and gum pain

Many people will find that their tongue and gums hurt after waking up in the morning. There are many reasons for tongue and gum pain. Only when we distinguish why this happens can we provide targeted treatment and avoid blind treatment which will lead to the opposite result. Some people think that they are just suffering from internal heat, so they drink more water. In fact, blood diseases can also cause swollen and painful gums, and drinking more water will not provide any relief. So, what are the causes of tongue and gum pain?

1. Gingivitis and periodontitis: These are the most common causes of swollen and painful gums. They are usually caused by poor oral hygiene and incomplete cleaning, which lead to the accumulation of dental plaque and tartar, irritating the gums and causing oral inflammation. Symptoms of swollen and painful gums appear, and the swelling and pain will become more obvious as the inflammation worsens.

2. Tooth decay: If tooth decay is not treated in time, pulpitis will develop, damage the pulp nerves, cause apical periodontitis, and cause gingival swelling and pain.

3. Food embedding: If the gaps between teeth are large, or the edges of dentures are not tight, food can easily become embedded in the teeth when eating. If you do not pay attention to cleaning for a long time, it will cause inflammation, leading to swollen and painful gums, accompanied by bad breath.

4. Endocrine reasons: Some women have endocrine disorders, and changes in hormones in the body during menstruation and pregnancy can cause swollen and painful gums due to changes in the endocrine environment.

5. Physical diseases: Some systemic diseases, such as leukemia, scurvy, hemophilia, pernicious anemia, etc., can also cause symptoms of swollen, painful and bleeding gums.

6. Simply getting angry: Getting angry can also cause swollen and painful gums. If the weather is dry, the body's saliva secretion will decrease, the respiratory tract will be dry, and if you eat spicy or fried food, it is easy to get angry, which will also cause swollen and painful gums.

Precautions

Swollen and painful gums also need timely treatment. To treat swollen and painful gums, you must first determine the cause. If it is caused by oral inflammation, oral treatment should be performed. Some endocrine causes or physical diseases must be treated first. If it is caused by heat, you can drink some herbal tea. Therefore, patients with swollen and painful gums can first go to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause of the swollen and painful gums by elimination, and then determine the correct treatment method.