What is gingivitis in mouth
Gingivitis is gum inflammation that can cause redness, swelling, tenderness, or bleeding during brushing.
The short answer
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, often caused by plaque accumulating at the gumline.
What causes inflammation and bleeding at the gumline?
Brush with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth, and arrange assessment if bleeding persists.
How can you manage gingivitis and ongoing gum bleeding?
See a dentist for ongoing bleeding, swelling, bad breath, recession, loose teeth, or pain.
When should gum symptoms be checked by a dentist?
Ask whether inflammation is limited to gingivitis or shows attachment loss and needs scaling.
Frequently asked questions
Does gingivitis damage bone?
Bone loss is a feature of periodontitis and requires examination.
Can it improve?
Plaque control and calculus removal can reduce inflammation, but persistent symptoms need evaluation.
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.