Gums

[eikooc]

I am 35 days clean.My gums seem to be more sensitive,is this normal?

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya Eikoc and welcome to quit support

Congratulations on 35 days quit and yes unfortunately sensitive gums are quite normal

Our gums have been hit with cig smoke and now when quitting they start to heal causing soreness but it's a good sign that your body is recovering

This will pass but in the meantime you can use corsydl mouthwash or warm salt water and a very soft toothbrush will help

If you are still concerned a visit to your dentist will put your mind at rest

Well done on a great achievement, 35 days is brilliant x

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi eikoc and welcome to quit support,

Woohoo!!!!! you are through the first month of being a non smoker

Take a read of some of info under the topic heading on the right hand side of the screen as there is a wealth of information on what physical and physiological experiences that can come with quitting.

Sadly sore gums and bleeding gums are a one that many symptoms people experience. On the positive side, none of these last for very long and well worth the perseverance .

Keep up the great quit

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[Barb723 16 Months Winner]

Trust me, it is very normal. I am at 2 months and suffered through ulcers, bleeding gums that would come and go. Starting to wind down a bit. Keep brushing , flossing and using warm water and salt mouth rinse. Good luck!!!

[teddy08 14 Month Winner]

Hi

well done for getting so far hope all is well

I too suffered a great deal with sore gums, but found salt water or gel for ulcers helped

smoking can badly damage gums so you will be grateful for quitting

good luck and hopefully gums will soon recover

kind regards

Liz x

[eikooc 15 Month Winner]

Thanks so much.I thought something was wrong.