Gum pain is not a common ailment and when it does happen to someone, it is when it usually causes concern. It can have very trivial causes and be due to incorrect brushing of the teeth, but it can also be caused by inflammation of the gums, which even increases the risk of tooth loss. What other causes of gum pain can there be, and what can be done when this condition occurs - who is the best person to go to in order to deal with it?