Do you have a pain in your mouth, but it’s not coming from your teeth? That discomfort may be coming from your gums. Your gum tissue plays a key role in keeping your entire mouth healthy and your smile intact. Unfortunately, there are a variety of oral health conditions and systemic health concerns that can cause your gums to become infected, damaged, or painful. Read on as your Richardson periodontist explains six issues that may be causing your gum pain as well as what other symptoms you should be on the lookout for.

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