There are many reasons for the numbness of the gums, which may be related to dentin allergy, gingivitis, trauma, etc. The causes are different, and so are the treatments, so it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment.
1. Dentin allergy: Gums may be numb because of dentin allergy, such as due to trauma, wear and tear, caries and other reasons leading to dental defects, causing dentin exposure. In the case of dentin exposure, teeth by cold, sour, sweet, hot and other external food stimulation, teeth will be very easy to appear numb feeling.
2. Gingivitis: Gingivitis usually occurs when inflammation occurs in the gum margins, gum papillae and other parts of the gums. It will lead to edema, congestion, erosion and other conditions of the gums, due to the prolonged inflammation of the stimulus, will lead to uncomfortable gums, and a feeling of paresthesia.
3. Trauma: If the tooth contusion due to trauma can lead to numbness of the gums, such as falls, impact, collision and other factors. There will be pulp bleeding, pulp congestion, pulp necrosis, root resorption and so on. It can also lead to a decrease in the activity of the dental nerve, or chronic necrosis or chronic inflammation of the nerve, which will reduce the teeth’s response to external stimuli and make the gums feel numb.
Gingival numbness is caused by a variety of reasons, it is recommended not to diagnose yourself according to the symptoms, you should go to the regular hospital in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.