hi, my gums are very tickley and bleeding under my bottom left canines when ever i brush them, what does this mean? And do i keep brushing even though its eye-wateringly sensitive? Also is there any products i can try which may prevent the sensitivity and bleeding?
The tingling sensation in the lower canine can be because of the attrition secondary to bruise or malocclusion like deep bite. The other possible cause can be because of the cervical abrasion due to abnormal forces while brushing, or it can be secondary to gingival recession because of gum infection. Nothing to be panic, Consult an oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is an attrition secondary to malocclusion, it has to be treated with braces. If it is secondary to the cervical abrasion then it can be restored with glass monomer cement. If it is a gum infection, then the teeth has to be cleaned.Meanwhile till you consult your dentist you can use desensitizing toothpaste like strontium chloride(sensor or lanolin), apply on the teeth and leave it for two minutes and brush it with normal brush. Instead of normal toothpaste you can use this. The bleeding can be secondary to gum infection, get the teeth cleaned and use gum astringents like stolen gum paint. I hope my answer will help you, take care.