Swollen Gums

[Tilly2]

This morning when I got up the my top left side gums wee really red, swollen and felt squidgy to the touch of my tongue. I later brushed my teeth, very gently using just water and tea tree oil.

Now, my gums are back to normal and there is no soreness or swelling at all....brilliant. :-)

Anyone have any idea what could have caused it? It's never happened before.

[Eve]

Could some food have got lodged there somewhere making them sore, maybe dislodged by the brushing? I find popcorn is a beggar for this with the thin sharp bits that can stick in your gums.

[Tilly2]

Maybe so, Eve. Chicken salad for tea, though, not popcorn.

I use an electric toothbrush at night. It's usually pretty effective but there may have been something lodged in there.

Thank you.

[jno]

yes, something stuck between teeth often irritates my gums, so that would have been my first suggestion.