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Posted 2/27/2012 10:19 AM (GMT -5)
Is this normal? Of course what is normal anymore?

I went to drink my probiotic smoothie and noticed my gums are really sensitive and sore. I can't remember the name of the antibiotic I'm on it's something like Biaxom.

I don't know if this is a herx, reaction to abx or from one of my many supplements. Going to email my LLMD too but wanted to hear from you guys.

 

Posted 2/27/2012 10:49 AM (GMT -5)
I had this the other day when I drank Kefir. My gums, tongue and throat were all stinging/burning from it. It was unusual because I drink it all the time and have never had this come up before.

Over a year ago, before I knew what was going on, I had really sore gums in the morning. It literally showed up one day for no reason. Behind my teeth I would get a hard ridge of dried blood (sorry to be so graphic) on my gum line that was really painful. It went away on its own.
Posted 2/27/2012 10:51 AM (GMT -5)
Interesting. There's no blood or anything, just really sore so when I drank my smoothie I had to figure out how to do it without lettting it hit my teeth.

Are you drinking kefir water or kefir milk? I make kefir water for my husband, but have been staying away from it because of the low alcohol content. I can't tolerate dairy of any kind.

 

Posted 2/27/2012 11:07 AM (GMT -5)
Please remember that Lyme can cause pain in the palate & gums and can cause periodontal disease. It's listed in the Master Symptom list in the "New to Lyme?" thread. If you haven't seen your dentist in a while, it would probably be a good time to make an appt, but don't be surprised if the dentist tells you nothings wrong as it may be nothing more than Lyme.
Posted 2/27/2012 11:08 AM (GMT -5)
i know lyme can cause a receding gumline which can expose sensitive parts of the tooth... maybe that is what you are feeling?
Posted 2/27/2012 12:19 PM (GMT -5)
I have had gum issues for years.
I just heard back from my LLMD she said

"The sensitive gums could be a herx since the high level of cytokines irritate the microvasculature."
Posted 2/27/2012 1:02 PM (GMT -5)
It might help to switch to sensodyne toothpaste. I use it because I'm extremely sensitive to cold (I've never had a drink with ice in it!) but usually as I'm brushing my teeth I notice that my gums seem slightly better as far as the pain of brushing my teeth.

I'm not affiliated with sensodyne, but I have tried other sensitive teeth brands and I don't think they work as well.
Posted 2/27/2012 2:06 PM (GMT -5)
That's a great idea

You know as I think back, I used to have a really bad sensitivity to cold near my teeth. I hate ice, I tell ya that!

 

Posted 2/27/2012 3:04 PM (GMT -5)
I cringe just seeing other people bite into ice cream. Yet I love going to the dentist - go figure!
Posted 2/27/2012 3:15 PM (GMT -5)
I freak out when people chew ice. If I know them well enough, they'll get a smack and I tell them to stop. If I don't I say to myself over and over "It's a hard candy". Then I get away as soon as I can.

 

Posted 2/27/2012 7:07 PM (GMT -5)
Essential oil of clove can be put on your toothbrush to help with gum/tooth sensitivity. It may burn a little, so you may want to dilute the clove oil 50-50 with olive oil or coconut oil first.

Also, brushing with or swishing with vitamin C powder is excellent for gum health; vitamin C deficiency is known to cause poor gum health.

And you may want to consider looking for fluoride-free toothpaste...fluoride is toxic and many have sensitivity reactions to it and don't realize it is the fluoride that is causing the problem. I'm allergic to fluoride, and one of the symptoms is increased gum problems (pain, bleeding).
Posted 2/27/2012 7:11 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Razzie

Funny you mention the coconut oil. I rubbed it on my gums tonight and it seemed to help a bit, it kind of soothes them.

I think you're right about the fluoride free toothpaste. I bet they have it at Whole Foods, or maybe one of the Tom's brand will work.
Posted 2/27/2012 10:26 PM (GMT -5)
Exactly.. What IS normal anymore? LOL *sigh*
I don't know about the sore gums specifically (although it may have happened before) but I just started introducing keffir yogurt drink to my diet slowly..maybe 4 oz to a almond milk small amount of organic berries smoothie. Anyway..the keffir is not sitting well with my stomach at all!! I'll keep a lookout for sore gums.

I hope your gums feel better soon!!
Posted 2/27/2012 10:34 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Sleepless
Posted 12/3/2015 8:11 PM (GMT -5)
Hi,

I was getting sore gums and teeth from eating yogourt. It felt like it was my teeth. I think it was gums and teeth. I don't know how yogourt was causing such sensitivity.

I also noticed when I ate cucumbers. My teeth would feel weird.

Also, I have recently added dulse granules in hot water and sip on that. That cause my whole mouth to burn. Gums especially and the inside of my palate. Dulse has iodine in it which might be causing a herx reaction.

Again, these are my observations.
Posted 12/3/2015 8:36 PM (GMT -5)
Actually, it was likely the sugars in the yogurt, not the yogurt itself.

And you should be aware that this thread is almost 4 yrs old.
Posted 12/3/2015 11:34 PM (GMT -5)
I use this stuff, seems to make my gums happy and it actually tastes pretty good: /www.wishgardenherbs.com/herbal-remedies/Gum-Strengthener-Oral-Health-Aid-309
Posted 12/3/2015 11:57 PM (GMT -5)
I use tea tree toothpaste because I need all the anti stuff in my mouth I can get.
Posted 12/4/2015 10:24 AM (GMT -5)
We do have probiotics in our mouths too, but it's not widely known yet. Here's an article on it.
www.amjdent.com/Archive/2009/Stamatova%20-%20December%202009.pdf
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