Hi i have an area above one tooth that the gum is extremely sore not the tooth but there is a dark red line going vertical up the gum and around the top. What could this be? Ive had gum disease before but fairly controlled at the minute no bleeding when i brush.
Hi. Thanks for the query. If the gum is sore and red and there is no pain in the tooth with previous history of gum disease then the symptoms are probably due to localized gum infection only.Also, there can be accidental impaction of food particles deep in the gums which can cause localized infection and inflammation. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get the localized gum cleaning done followed by gum paint application. To reduce soreness you can also apply Lidocaine gel over it, You can also do warm saline gargles and apply cold compresses over the area to reduce inflammation. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen if there is considerable pain. Hope this helps. Regards.