Why do my gums feel swollen
Swollen gums usually reflect irritation or inflammation from plaque, gum disease, trauma, or a local dental problem.
What is the direct answer?
Swollen gums usually reflect irritation or inflammation from plaque, gum disease, trauma, or a local dental problem.
What does this question mean?
The gum tissue around a tooth can enlarge when blood flow and immune activity increase in response to bacteria, food debris, a sharp edge, or infection.
What can you do next?
The pattern matters: generalized puffiness often points to plaque-related gingivitis, while one tender lump may come from a trapped irritant, a periodontal pocket, or an abscess.
Frequently asked questions
Can home care cure the underlying problem?
Home care can reduce irritation and symptoms, but decay, infection, cracks, and persistent lesions need diagnosis and treatment.
What information should I bring?
Note when it began, what triggers it, where it is, what makes it better or worse, and any swelling, bleeding, trauma, or medicines.