Pain in the gums around a single tooth can have several causes, including food trapped under the gums, gum disease, an abscess, a cracked tooth, or irritation from brushing or flossing.
If the area is swollen, drains pus, or becomes increasingly painful, don’t wait to have it evaluated.
Sometimes the problem starts in the gums. Other times, the tooth is actually causing the gum pain.
We’ll help determine what’s happening and recommend the right treatment.