I had sensitivity in teeth 3-4 months ago but I didn't pay any special attention to it. But since a week I have tender and red gums near the molars and a loose tooth. When I touch the tender part, it starts to pain. It also pains moderately when I chew my food I suspect it's periodontitis but I don't know. I brush my teeth once a day and do not floss.

Dr. AbiDentist14yrs exp

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Hello there is two problems here 1. There is gingivitis followed by peridontitis on this side of the teeth region. But to get better knowledge you need to get an xray to see the bone level. 2. There may be a cavity in between your two teeth and chances are that food was getting into it, and now it has started paining you. For that also you need to get an x-ray to find out whether there is a cavity or not. If it is gum infection then gums being inflamed due to plaque / calculus for that there can be many reasons. We first need to find out the source of inflammation. In many cases, it is improper oral hygiene. Gum diseases are very slow diseases, it starts with eating gums (gingivitis) then in a further stage it starts eating bones (peridontitis) around the tooth, making teeth mobile over the time. To see what is in your gum infection level, you need to send pictures, also getting a teeth xray will be wonderful. At the very basic stage we start with scaling and polishing, then deeper scaling i.e curettage and root planning must follow 1. Correct brushing technique url/watch? V=mvri4mlhofo 2.flossing daily url/watch? V=eap2feo4hci 3. Use of mouthwash like chlorohexidine, hydrogen peroxide, or betadine or salt water rinses 4.use of interdental brushes 5. Gum paints like stolin. Metrohex plus gel by following oral hygiene practices you can reduce or even stop the gum inflammation completely. If it is due to cavity if the cavity have not reached the nerve level if there is no infection at the base of tooth if there is no swelling, fever then after removing all the carious part, dentist will check while working. If it is not deep then dentist can fill it up .and tooth can be treated without root canal. You can send pictures and xray then can guide you better.  

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Dr. Yasmin Asma ZoharaDentist28yrs exp

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Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical curettage or gum strengthening procedure. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash after every meal. Use pepsodent tooth paste & gum paint for 2 to 3 weeks. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.  

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Dr. Ghanshyam SinghDentist13yrs exp

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If its due to periodontitis then you may require scaling of you teeth and if its due to decay then RCT and Crown might solve you problem. Without clinical and radiographical examination its difficult to guess what exactly it might be as periodontitis is uncommon in your age. 

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Dr. Pulak MukherjeeHomeopathy Doctor12yrs exp

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Well rinse your mouth with warm salt water, use sensitivity toothpaste, consult with your dentist.  

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Dr. Nishant TewariDentist13yrs exp

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Get a x-ray done to find out the accurate diagnosis.  

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Dr. Suneet KhandelwalDentist20yrs exp

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Hello, yes, you have problems of gums and surrounding supporting structures, definitely this could be periodontitis. But you can not get cure for this situation at home, you have to get proper treatment and post treatment care instructions to maintain the healthy state. 

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Dr. Abhishek BarotDentist14yrs exp

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could be infection in gums due to difficulty in maintaining hygiene in that area. get it checked before its too late to save the tooth especially if you feel it is loose 

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Dr. Khalid AnsariDentist15yrs exp

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Hello lybrate-user. It's not good to avoid oral & dental issues when you are in pain. Instead you should visit dentist or oral surgeon every 6 months for a check-up & cleaning. Any problem arising can be detected when it's still small & treated at less cost. For your problem now, you need to get an x-ray done & your tooth will be treated accordingly. If you would have need regular with your checkup visit this problem wouldn't have grown this big.  

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You take oilpulling n scaling if you need any details contact me also take antibiotics n vitamin supplements avoid spicy n sweet foods.  

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