Why do my gums feel bruised and hurt when I eat sharp triangular tortilla chips?
1. Introduction The bruised sensation and pain in the gums after eating sharp tortilla chips result directly from acute mechanical trauma to the gingival mucosa. The rigid, triangular edges of these chips act like small blades, lacerating or contusing the delicate gum tissue during the forceful action of chewing. When a hard fragment is driven … Read more