“What is the reason for gum pain?”

Gingivitis can be cause by bad oral health.

Hi, gum pain can be from many causes. The main one is a gum infection at the tooth -gum border from inadequate cleaning of the tooth root and gum. Use a soft toothbrush (manual or electric) to massage the gum and tooth root, use dental floss under the gum between the teeth, use a Waterpik device on the gum. Another cause might be food stuck under the gum (ie. popcorn kernel or piece of meat) that needs to be removed. Another cause might be an abscessed tooth or fractured tooth root. You will need to see a dentist / hygienist to evaluate your exact cause and remedy. Good luck, Michael Frith DDS