{"id":1215,"date":"2019-01-23T23:39:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T23:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/?p=1215"},"modified":"2019-01-23T23:48:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T23:48:45","slug":"why-do-my-teeth-gums-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/blog\/2019\/01\/23\/why-do-my-teeth-gums-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Teeth &#038; Gums Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Why do my teeth hurt?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve asked yourself the question \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/services\/\">Why do my teeth hurt?<\/a>\u201d recently, then you might want to consider a visit to the dentist. There is a number of reasons as to why your teeth might hurt. It could be anything from an abscess or deep cavity to a cracked or chipped tooth. Regardless, you\u2019ll want to address the exact reason why your teeth hurt as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it can be difficult to just pay to find out what\u2019s wrong, trust us when we say it\u2019s worth it. Dental issues aren\u2019t issues that just disappear or go away, but rather continue to haunt you until fixed. Bottom line, if your teeth hurt, fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to say how we would go about addressing each individual option, but we can tell you that they all require a visit to the dentist. This isn\u2019t a sales pitch, it\u2019s just the hard truth. If you live here in <a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/eagle-idaho-is-our-home\/\">Eagle, Idaho<\/a> we recommend you <a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/contact-us\/\">call<\/a> and make an appointment for as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-and-Gums-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-and-Gums-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-and-Gums-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-and-Gums-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-and-Gums.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Why do my teeth hurt?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why do my gums hurt?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you know it\u2019s not your teeth but rather your gums that are causing you pain. What\u2019s the first step? Well, much like if your teeth hurt, you should see your dentist as soon as you can. Secondly, you can try to figure out what it is based on this criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is there bleeding, swelling, or redness?<\/li><li>Do your gums hurt from small white sores?<\/li><li>If you press around your gums do you feel pain deep down where a root might be?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered yes to any of these you should visit your dentist. Your gums could be suffering from gum disease, an abscess, or even oral cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-Hurt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Why do my gums hurt?\" class=\"wp-image-1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-Hurt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-Hurt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-Hurt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/Eagle-Dental-Care-Teeth-Hurt.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Why do my gums hurt?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Canker sores are not a reason to immediately visit. However, if your gums hurt from them frequently or if they don\u2019t go away, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/contact-us\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get an infection in your gums from something as simple as eating popcorn. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/why-you-should-avoid-eating-popcorn-too-frequently\/\">this blog post<\/a> for more details on why popcorn can be dangerous. Your gums could also be suffering from the gum disease gingivitis. That could very easily be the reason your gums hurt. Be sure to read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/eagledentalcare.com\/new\/oral-hygiene-can-save-your-life\/\">how good oral hygiene can actually save your life<\/a> on our blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is gingivitis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gingivitis is a gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the gums. While gingivitis can be caught and treated early, it\u2019s important to not let if fester for too long. It can cause your gums to hurt significantly and even require surgery if not properly taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of gingivitis include swollen or puffy gums, red or dark red gums, gums that bleed easily when brushing or flossing, bad breath, receding gums, and gums that are tender to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common cause is plaque on your teeth that eventually becomes tartar. With simple and consistent brushing and flossing you can avoid this problem. Also avoid tobacco products, they can quickly lead to gum diseases including gingivitis.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do my teeth hurt? If you\u2019ve asked yourself the question \u201cWhy do my teeth hurt?\u201d recently, then you might want to consider a visit to the dentist. There is a number of reasons as to why your teeth might hurt. 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