Natural Health: My gums feel sensitive after dental treatment 

Tenderness and sensitivity can be quite a common response to extensive dental work, particularly when areas of your teeth that were previously covered have been exposed

A simple salt-and-water solution is an excellent place to start, as it helps heal the gums, manage or prevent infection, and reduce inflammation. Picture: iStock  

I recently underwent extensive dental work, which has left my gums feeling tender and sensitive. Is there a remedy I could take?

The tenderness and sensitivity you describe can be quite a common response to extensive dental work, particularly when areas of your teeth that were previously covered have been exposed. This is all the more true when the gums are receding or the gum pockets are deep.