How to Treat Sore Gums

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Apply a cold or warm compress.. Brush your teeth. Eat cold foods.

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1

Apply a cold or warm compress.

Step 1

Apply a cold or warm compress.

2

Brush your teeth

Step 2

Brush your teeth

3

Eat cold foods.

Step 3

Eat cold foods.

4

Avoid sharp, crunchy foods.

Step 4

Avoid sharp, crunchy foods.

5

Take over-the-counter pain medication.

Step 5

Take over-the-counter pain medication.

6

Do a salt water rinse.

Step 6

Do a salt water rinse.

7

Put turmeric paste on your gums.

Step 7

Put turmeric paste on your gums.

8

Apply a cold tea bag.

Step 8

Apply a cold tea bag.

9

Allow the dentist to examine your teeth and gums.

Step 9

Allow the dentist to examine your teeth and gums.

10

Get your teeth cleaned.

Step 10

Get your teeth cleaned.

11

Ask your dentist about pain ointment for your gums.

Step 11

Ask your dentist about pain ointment for your gums.

12

Discuss lifestyle and oral hygiene changes you can make.

Step 12

Discuss lifestyle and oral hygiene changes you can make.

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