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Very sore gums- due to perimenopause?

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Brevis
Brevis

I'm wondering if extremely sore gums could have something to do with perimenopause. I brush my teeth, use mouthwash, rinse with salt water, use corsodyl, but still have real pain in my gums. They are not bleeding, just very red and inflamed.I've had about four courses of antibiotics from the dentist but am still in pain. Help!

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Brevis

    Posted

    I'm sorry to read about your sore mouth.

    I have a sore mouth because of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid.  I saw my Dermatologist last week and he had a junior doctor with him this time,  the junior doctor had just finished a stint with the ENT dept and he suggested a mouthwash that they apparently swear by, it is called Benzydamine.

    https://patient.info/medicine/Benzydamine-%28oral%29.htm

    I have found the leaflet on this site.  I have found that if I leave it in my mouth for as long as I can, it numbs it.  You can use it every 1.5 - 3 hours, which is more frequently than Corsodyl.  As yet,  I don't know whether it stains my teeth because they still have some residual staining from using Corsodyl.

    It appears that you can buy it over the counter, or have it on prescription.

     

    • Brevis
      Brevis mrsmop

      Posted

      Thank you so much. It's worth a try. This is driving me mad!
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Brevis

      Posted

      There is also something called Gengigel, it is expensive and appears to be cheapest on Amazon.  I bought some of the Gel from Boots.  It 'sort of' helps but I am not convinced.

      I was also referred to the oral people at a different hospital and the Consultant there recommended Corsodyl gel but I found that it was too runny to put on my gums and it didn't help any more than the Corsodyl mouthwash.

      I quite like this Benzydamine but it looks as though I am going to go through a bottle a week.  It should help you if you have inflammation because it is an anti inflammatory mouthwash.  The instructions say to use it fo 7 days, then consult your doctor/dentist if your symptoms haven't improved.  Perhaps you should see your GP if your dentist isn't solving your problem and, maybe it is nothing to do with the menopause.

       

  • Sinusprob
    Sinusprob Brevis

    Posted

    Hi Brevis, I did not have any issues with my gums at that time. What did the doctor say it was to warrant all the antibiotics unless the medication is for something else and is effecting your gums. I would think if they are that irritated maybe stop the salt as it has such a drying effect, mouthwash (most of them) contains alcohol which can burn already irritated gums and try using a soft toothbrush if you're using a hard one.
    • Brevis
      Brevis Sinusprob

      Posted

      I think you're right. The salt stings and I don't want to use too much Corsodyl

    • Sinusprob
      Sinusprob Brevis

      Posted

      Do you actually have gum disease? I say take a break from all those, brush gently 2-3 times daily and floss every day to keep your gums healthy. Not flossing is one of the biggest mistakes people make.
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop Sinusprob

      Posted

      Another thing, that I had completely forgotten until now, my dentist told me that too much Corsodyl can cause ulcers in the mouth

      Brevis, have you been to a Hygienist? They can be very helpful.

      And, I say again, perhaps you should see your GP.

      Good Luck!

       

    • Brevis
      Brevis mrsmop

      Posted

      Thank you so much. I was thinking that a hygenist might be a good idea

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