@portadent It’s true! Ignoring dental problems until they start hurting can lead to serious problems. I recently learned about bone spurs in the gums and how they can be mistaken for simple discomfort. If anyone is experiencing unexplained gum pain, I highly recommend checking out this article:
https://newstardental.org/bone-spur-in-gum/. It has some great information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment options!