Possible causes of Painful gums

11 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Dental abscess (collection of pus) Common Pediatric
• Dentures Common
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Common Pediatric
• Impacted tooth Common Pediatric
• Periodontitis (gum inflammation) Common Pediatric
• Pulpitis (dental root inflammation) Common Pediatric
• Behçet (mouth, eye, and genital ulcers)
• Burning mouth syndrome
• Dry socket (mouth pain after tooth removal)
• Hand foot and mouth disease (Coxsackie virus) Pediatric
• Oral candidiasis (yeast mouth infection)