The causes of bone spur in your gum

 

Bone spur in your gum can happen spontaneously or because of surgical dental treatment that you have recently done.

There are several causes for the sharp bony parts that stick out of your gums.

·         A tooth extraction

·         Dental injury

·         Medications (some bisphosphonates drugs)

·         Poor oral health and lack of nutrition and vitamins

·         Oral surgeries like periodontal surgery or dental implant surgery

·         Radiation therapy and chemotherapy

·         Smoking and alcohol use (especially during major health issues)

Where do bone spurs usually appear?

Bone spicules appear around the bony parts of inside your mouth, where your ligament and the jaw bones are. The most common site for bone spicule or bone spurs are:

·         In your gums both upper and lower jaw

·         The locations in mouth where you have had a tooth extraction

·         The location of surgical procedures that involve your jaw bone like periodontal surgery or dental implant

Common symptoms of bone spur in your gums

People can feel the sharp or masses of bone that show up in and around their gums. You may get worried about this unwanted bony part in your mouth, which can cause irritation to other soft tissues like your inner cheek, tongue or lips. If you want to make sure whether these are the same bony parts that we are talking about, which stick out in your gum, you will better know the signs and symptoms. If you have a bone spicule in your gums, you will have these symptoms:

·         the bone piece that protrudes in your gum (easy to see by a quick look) 

·         pain

·         redness and irritation

·         swelling in your gum and soft tissue around

·         tooth/teeth loose

·         infection

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