Gum swollen above one tooth
A swollen gum above one tooth can come from plaque, food impaction, trauma, a gum pocket, or infection from the tooth’s pulp or root.
What can make the gum swell above one tooth?
A swollen gum above one tooth can come from plaque, food impaction, trauma, a gum pocket, or infection from the tooth’s pulp or root.
Could swelling above one tooth be a localised abscess?
The swelling may be gum inflammation or a localised abscess; pain on biting or a draining spot can point toward the tooth.
How should you care for gum swelling above one tooth?
Keep it clean, do not squeeze it, and have the dentist examine the tooth, test the pulp, probe the gum, and take an indicated radiograph.
Which symptoms make swelling above one tooth urgent?
Seek prompt care for persistent swelling, pus, toothache, fever, facial swelling, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Is the swelling coming from the gum or tooth?
Ask whether the source is the gum or tooth and whether drainage, root-canal treatment, or another procedure is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What should I watch for?
Watch for worsening pain, swelling, bleeding, fever, or a change in function.
Can home care replace an examination?
Home care can support symptoms, but it cannot identify or treat every dental cause.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.