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itchy gums

hi,
basically my gums just above my two front teeth are itchy. it has been like this for a couple of days durig which time ive had a bad cold. cud this be why my gums are itchy? also for the past two weeks or so ive been using a new whitening toothpaste, cud this be the cause? im just confused because i brush my teeth at least twice a day and they are in good condition so i shudnt think it is plaque or gum disease or anything?
Reply 1
Did it ever happen before the new toothpaste?
Reply 2
imasillynarb
Did it ever happen before the new toothpaste?


no it didnt so i guess that must be the reason. it just seems weird. i used the same toothpaste a while ago.ive also started using an electric toothbrush so i guess the combination of the two cud be the cause. i just wondered if something like toothpaste cud cause the itching?
Reply 3
Its perfectly possible, might have some ingredient which you're not reacting to particularly well, I'd try the old toothpaste and see if the problem goes?
Reply 4
imasillynarb
Its perfectly possible, might have some ingredient which you're not reacting to particularly well, I'd try the old toothpaste and see if the problem goes?


yep i shall try that, thanx :smile:
My teeth itch.