Dental Emergencies: Sore Gums

There are several reasons your gums may be swollen, sore, or bleeding. In order to determine if your gum pain is an emergency, consider what is causing it. If you have an abscessed tooth, it is definitely an emergency. If you are having problems with your dentures or partials, it may not necessarily be an emergency, but it is something you’ll want to get into the dentist to take care of as soon as possible.

If you have to wait to get into the dentist, there are some things you can do at home to relieve your gum pain:

Another thing you can do is make a homemade dental spray with water and 5 drops of the essential oil of your choice. The ones that have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties are clove, oregano, and peppermint. This is good to have on hand for when your gum pain flares up and you are not able to get to the dentist quickly.

If you are in or near Salt Lake City, Utah contact Legacy Dental for your dental emergencies. Our normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 8 PM, Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. However, we understand that dental emergencies can happen at any time, so we do have an emergency contact schedule for our patients so that we can treat your dental issues immediately. Call us to receive dental care as soon as possible for your sore gums.