Sore gum/mouth
By jdeforge
@jdeforge (224)
United States
March 14, 2008 8:07am CST
So for the last 4 days the back of my gum behind my last tooth has been killing me. It feels like a cut, but the pain feels like its spreading to the back of my throat as if it's bruised.
I bought some numbing stuff for gums...doesn't seem to do much. Pain reliver works a bit so I've been taking that.
My boyfriend says he sees a little white bump surrounded by red. Maybe a pimple? a canker sore? I had my wisdom teeth out about 3 or 4 years ago so it can't be a tooth.
I was wondering about maybe using hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash...not sure.
2 responses
@jdeforge (224)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I will try that tonight, thank you. I'm 27 and have never had strep, so I have no idea what it feels like. This pain isn't like a sore throat, feels more like a throbing but its my gum and not my tooth. I can even feel it in my cheek bone.
I took two Advil this morning and its cut the pain in half...still there but not so bad.
Thanks for the response.
@MarcieMouse (86)
• United States
17 Mar 08
Also try using Peroxyl. It's made by Colgate near the mouthwash. Good stuff!
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@jdeforge (224)
• United States
17 Mar 08
Marcie I totally bought that Friday night after work lol. It did help a lot! The pain has mostly gone away except for when I actually touch it...its still a bit tender. But nothing like it was.
Funny how you mentioned that stuff, I'd recommed it to anyone it worked great!
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
14 Mar 08
I have used hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash before. If you use it then you will know if you have a cut back there because it will bubble up. It is worth a shot. If the pain continues I would see a doctor to make sure you do not have anything serious wrong with you.
