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What Causes Soreness On The Gums Where The Tongue Touches?

Hello,

I had all four of my wisdom teeth out 9 days ago. It was super simple, I wasn't put under they all just came out within a couple minutes.
A couple of days ago I developed a bad mouth sore on the gums far back near the extraction site on the inside where my tongue sits. It's starting to get better but it feels as though the gums in that area feel extremely dry? No where else in my mouth feels dry but the entire gum line where my tongue rests feels dry. Could this just be irritation from the canker sore? Or is it possible to develop a dry patch on your gums from a routine wisdom tooth extraction? It doesn't necessarily hurt but is definitely uncomfortable and I am worried the canker sore will not heal if my mouth is infact dry.
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,
I understand your concern, but do not feel you need to worry. you are still in the healing stage. Your gum tissue was disturbed even with a simple extraction and blood loss can contribute to dehydration. My recommendations:
-Keep well hydrated
-continue with warm salt water rinses and
avoid spicy and acidic foods
- avoid irritants such as smoking and alcohol
- anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol, Advil and Benadryl may offer added relief.
- some liquid or gels with a benzocaine can be applied to irritated areas.
- maintain gentle, good dental care
The sore areas should heal with time. If persists or worsens contact your dentist. Expect improvement in one week and should not continue over two weeks. If you feel rough or sharp edges poking threw the gum, ask your dentist to check for sharp bone. If bone is thin, little pieces can break off with the pressure of shrinking, healing tissue.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you feel better soon. If you have additional details to provide, I am glad to answer additional questions.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the soreness could be secondary to traumatic ulcer or aphthous ulcer. consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. meanwhile you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. do saline gargling and maintain oral hygiene. consume lot of water. do not take tension. tension aggravates aphthous ulcers. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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What Causes Soreness On The Gums Where The Tongue Touches?

Hello, I understand your concern, but do not feel you need to worry. you are still in the healing stage. Your gum tissue was disturbed even with a simple extraction and blood loss can contribute to dehydration. My recommendations: -Keep well hydrated -continue with warm salt water rinses and avoid spicy and acidic foods - avoid irritants such as smoking and alcohol - anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol, Advil and Benadryl may offer added relief. - some liquid or gels with a benzocaine can be applied to irritated areas. - maintain gentle, good dental care The sore areas should heal with time. If persists or worsens contact your dentist. Expect improvement in one week and should not continue over two weeks. If you feel rough or sharp edges poking threw the gum, ask your dentist to check for sharp bone. If bone is thin, little pieces can break off with the pressure of shrinking, healing tissue. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you feel better soon. If you have additional details to provide, I am glad to answer additional questions.