What would cause gum pain while brushing?

Question

There is one spot (right in-between two of my incisors) that gives me a very sharp pain when a toothbrush bristle pokes it. I figured it was just a minor infection, that would go away, but it's been like that for almost a year now, so now I don't know what it is. Yeah, I know I need to go to the dentist (my yearly check-up is next month), but for now I was just wondering what some of you might think it is. I can't see it, either because the spot is behind my teeth. And, it will sometimes bleed if I hit it real good. So...

1) is this normal?

2) what could be the cause?

3) is mouth cancer a possibility? lol

Also, I brush twice a day and use a "whitening" pre-rinse mouthwash with alcohol and peroxide, and a fluoride mouthwash after brushing.

Answer 1

My dad is a dentist and the only thing he can come up with is gingivitis, a gum disease. It usually goes away after brushing it good in that spot. Just keep on using your fluoride mouth wash and make sure to brush well in the spot where you're feeling pain.