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Inner gum inflammation

Inflammation on the inner gum can affect tongue-side or palate-side gingiva and may result from plaque, trauma, a tooth infection, or irritation from an a.

The short answer

Inflammation on the inner gum can affect tongue-side or palate-side gingiva and may result from plaque, trauma, a tooth infection, or irritation from an appliance.

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What is the direct answer?

What does this question mean?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.

What can you do next?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.

When should you seek dental care?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.

What should you ask the dentist?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.

Frequently asked questions

Can this improve without treatment?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.

What will the dentist check?

Inflamed inner gum may be sore, red, swollen, or bleed. Clean gently, avoid sharp foods and concentrated antiseptics, and seek care for a lump, persistent ulcer, pus, fever, or spreading swelling.