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Could Using OTC Nightguard Cause Gum Irritation?

I have been using a store bought night guard and have irritation and swollen gums on my upper front teeth. I brush and floss regularly and experience no bleeding. Should I stop using the night guard? Could the night guard be causing the gum irritation ?
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Hi..
I have gone through your query and will try my level best to solve your problem..

As you are using a prefabricated mouth guard there are chances that it is not well fitted or there can be some sharp or rough elevations over the tissue surface of the night guard which when rubs against the gums above font teeth can cause injury and inflammation leading to irritation and swelling..

You should stop using the night guard and should first of all consult a dentist and get the mouth guard and your gums checked..

In case of sharp points trimming of the same has to be done..
If not fitting well get a custom made night guard fabricated in a dental office as per your proper size..

As of now you can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine to relieve pain and soreness..
If there is pain OTC painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken..
Avoid wearing the night guard till the gums heal well..
Do cool water rinses to reduce inflammation..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Could Using OTC Nightguard Cause Gum Irritation?

Hi.. I have gone through your query and will try my level best to solve your problem.. As you are using a prefabricated mouth guard there are chances that it is not well fitted or there can be some sharp or rough elevations over the tissue surface of the night guard which when rubs against the gums above font teeth can cause injury and inflammation leading to irritation and swelling.. You should stop using the night guard and should first of all consult a dentist and get the mouth guard and your gums checked.. In case of sharp points trimming of the same has to be done.. If not fitting well get a custom made night guard fabricated in a dental office as per your proper size.. As of now you can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine to relieve pain and soreness.. If there is pain OTC painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken.. Avoid wearing the night guard till the gums heal well.. Do cool water rinses to reduce inflammation.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..