Aching

[donesmokin]

Has anyone had problems with their gums aching my gums have been aching all night and I just wondered if this is a symptom of recovery

[droopyJ]

Hi donesmokin yep I'm afraid it is 😕 We give our teeth and mouth a right bashing when we smoke so it can take a while for them to settle down, bleeding gums is also really common... Try paracetamol that might help take the edge off 😊

[moreless]

I never realised this, my gums pour with blood and it's been 12 weeks since I quit. Do you know how long this is likely to last for?

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to moreless]

I think mine lasted 3 or 4 months☹️ But look on the bright side, it does clear up😊x

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Unfortunately this is something I suffered with as well😩

Corsydl mouthwash is good or just warm salt water rinses and remember not to brush hard and use baby soft toothbrush. It takes a while but It will get better😊x

[moreless in reply to Briarwood]

I've been using corsodyl toothpaste and corsodyl mouthwash and use an oral B electric toothbrush, but to no good effect. I hope it stops soon

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to moreless]

That's good coz you're doing everything you can and maybe a check up with your dentist who'll be very impressed you're a non smoker now👍🏼

[moreless in reply to Briarwood]

I think that's what I'll have to do and I'm sure he'll be shocked, he's been having a go at me for long enough now

[Briarwood Administrator LONG TERM WINNER in reply to moreless]

Yep I remember getting so many telling offs over the years from my dentist and he was really pleased when I quit, so I'm sure yours will be too😬

[Andrew-S]

Iv had bleeding gums a bit but not sure if it was normal withdrawal response or because I gave my teeth an extra scrubbing with a toxic whitening powder to celebrate quitting!

It is a response to quitting smoking though my dentist told me that years ago. Sorry not sure how long it lasts.

As said before corsydil is good mouthwash.

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[moreless in reply to Andrew-S]

My dentist is a little less than sympathetic re the smoking

[Andrew-S in reply to moreless]

(S)he should be glad uv stopped then. Hopefully they can help with gum problem. Hope it gets sorted out soon for you 😁

[moreless in reply to Andrew-S]

Thanks Andrew, probably dentures!

[ShirleyD 27 Months Winner]

Actually I was at the dentist last week for normal check k up and he was really pleased although I haven't had any problems so far he always went on about it, anyway I did mention that my gums were a bit sore when flossing and he said it was probably recorvery and warned me that a lot of people discover they have gum disease when they stop because smoking masks the symptoms until often too late to treat, shocker....so go visit dentist asap if you have gum problems and definitely use corsydil as a lot of the time that will be the treatment. Hope it gets better soon.

[droopyJ]

I was at the hygienist about 2 months ago and it was then that she said that she can now see a huge improvement in my teeth..... It took me 18 months of quitting!!! And I go to the dentist every 6 months without fail and see her every 3months....... Just goes to show the damage I've done over the years, no wonder they go on at us sooooo much about smoking 🙁🙁

[Angeline12345]

Hi

My gums bleed for about 6 months was a nightmare but is ok know. I'm still going dentist every 4 months

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Hello donesmokin

Yes, my gums and teeth ached for weeks....... Everything is fine now

...... You're doing awesome👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Arizona🌷