Very Sore Gums

[indigo73]

I think it's because of the meat getting stuck between my teeth and flossing more than a couple times a day but it's getting to the point that I don't want to eat beef.

Anyone have an suggestions, besides ground meat? I can only do chicken or fish so often.

[Renee Lee]

I've actually never had this problem, and on the rare occasions that I DO have gum problems, it's because a technically compliant and terrible choice food (plantain chips) got stuck in my gums. Call it bad dental hygiene, which I'll red but I never find it necessary to

This is probably a stupid suggestion, but just relying on a knife more to cut your meat rather than your canines could lower the amt of stuff that gets stuck in your teeth. Personally, I use my canines to gnaw apart meat with the best of them, but if you're having problems, it's something simple to consider.

[EmmaSthlm]

Hmm... are you sure you are getting enough carbs? Have some sweet potatoes, otherwise. I get sore gums when I do not eat enough carbs and I have had several discussions with my dentist about it. He tells me that he sees a lot of gum problems when people are going low carb.

[indigo73]

I will look into more carbs... I think I am doing pretty good but maybe not for "me."

Hubby made some amazing ribeyes last night and despite little bitty bites, I was sore enough to consider an analgesic after only half a meal. It's in my molar region not near my canines.

I will just have to keep things soft for a few days. I was waffling on trying almond meal mush for a meal, and may just have to go for it because anything "fibery" - beef, celery, plum skins, etc. are all causing me issues.

Will also see what meals we have planned out (we do a weekly thing) that I can convert to a crockpot meal since that can help make the meat softer.