I have a tooth in my upper gums, what is this called.

Monthly swollen glands and sore gums- what could it be?

• For about a year I have been getting a really swollen gland and a sore spot on my lower gums on the left side of my mouth. This occurs usually once a month right before my period and lasts a week or longer. I thought it might be my wisdom tooth trying to come in but I had them out a few months ago and it has only gotten worse! It feels like my whole left side of my upper throat/lower mouth is sore, swollen and itchy. Any idea what this could be? I did some searching and discovered something called "menstruation gingivitis" but it says nothing about swollen glands or only one sore spot/side of the mouth. Also, I brush regularly and visit the dentist and have had no previous problems with gingivitis.

• Answer:

  A woman is unique and they need special attention in the most important stages of their lives. The stages starts from puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Hormonal changes and an increase in level of the hormones occur during these stages. Since during these stages hormones are more active thus it affect the teeth and gums. Its not only that gum disease are experienced by women during the important stage in their life, they are also prone to tooth decay or cavities. It is necessary that women must pay attention to proper oral health hygiene which includes brushing and flossing regularly combined with natural oral health care product will prevent bacteria to build, bacteria causes gum diseases. Paying your dentist a visit at least twice a year for professional cleaning and check ups may also prevent gum disease for symptoms may be detected and prevented earlier before it progresses into a more serious condition. more information about women and periodontal or gum disease at http://www.themouthdoctor.ca