Diet
Several reasons can be attributed to sore gums. What you eat, how much you eat, and how often you eat can all contribute to the problem.
What you eat is directly related to your teeth and gums. When you eat sugary food and drinks, your body’s natural reaction is to create more saliva to wash away the sugar. The increased saliva causes your mouth to become dry, which leads to increased brushing. Brushing too hard or too often can lead to sensitive teeth and gums.
Sugary food can also lead to cavities and gum disease. Cavities occur when bacteria eat away at the enamel on our teeth, causing them to rot and die off. When this happens, a hole is created that allows an infection into the tooth, where it spreads quickly. Gum disease occurs when bacteria from food remain on the teeth after chewing. They attack the gum tissue causing it to deteriorate and spread into other mouth areas.
