Sore gums may be caused by dentin allergy, periodontitis or dental caries.
1. Dentin allergy: Sore gums may be caused by dentin allergy, allergic dentin is the teeth by external stimuli such as temperature hot and cold, chemicals sweet and sour, as well as mechanical friction caused by the symptoms of pain, especially the most sensitive to mechanical stimuli.
2. Periodontitis: Patients with periodontitis will experience resorption of the alveolar bone and recession of the gums, resulting in exposure of the tooth root. When the roots are exposed in the mouth, there will be redness and swelling of the gums, bleeding and different degrees of looseness of the teeth, which will lead to the situation of tooth soreness and softness.
3. Dental caries: soft gums can also be caused by dental caries, if the degree of dental caries is relatively deep, and close to the pulp cavity, after eating food into the cavity, will stimulate the pulp of the deep side of the cavity, resulting in soft teeth.
There are many causes of gum tenderness, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital dentistry in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the cause of the disease and then treatment, so as not to delay the condition caused by adverse consequences.