My gums have been bleeding since I started flossing again in March after not flossing for 8 years. My oral health was fine. I only flossed for a week in March and then stopped again. Recently I became very ill from an unknown viral infection, and my gums have been inflamed and bleeding. Its hard to eat and almost impossible to brush my teeth. Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain and/ or help my gums?
Hello, You should do your best to maintain proper dental hygiene. Be gentle and include rinsing. The stress on your system will affect the gums and take time to heal. You may have a fungal infection develop with a compromised condition. The antifungal medication Statin may be prescribed. Schedule a dental exam to evaluate your oral condition if it persists and evaluate if the need for a prescription is necessary. There are prescription mouth rinses that include pain medication available by prescription, too. Keep well HY Chat Doctor.  Vitamin B12 helps to heal. Anti- onflmatotyeficstion such as Tylenol and Motrin may offer relief. Thank you for your inquiry.