Puffy gums remedy

Puffy gums usually improve only when the cause is addressed, such as plaque, trapped food, irritation, or infection.

Puffiness means enlarged gingival tissue; it may affect one food-trap site or several areas with gingivitis, and can also reflect medicines or a tooth-root problem.

A dentist checks plaque, calculus, bleeding, pocket depth, tooth contacts, fillings, eruption areas, and signs of infection.

Brush gently with fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth daily; do not press, cut, or drain the swollen gum.

Seek prompt care for pain, pus, fever, a loose tooth, spreading swelling, or a persistent lump; breathing or swallowing difficulty is urgent.