Gum teeth swollen
Swollen gums commonly reflect plaque inflammation, trapped food, irritation, or infection, and the cause determines treatment.
What is the direct answer?
Swollen gums commonly reflect plaque inflammation, trapped food, irritation, or infection, and the cause determines treatment.
What does this question mean?
Inflamed gingiva may be red, tender, rounded, or prone to bleeding. One area can also be affected by a cavity, periodontal pocket, wisdom tooth, or abscess.
What can you do next?
Brush softly, clean between teeth, and rinse with plain warm water. Do not puncture the swelling; examination may include periodontal probing, tooth tests, and an X-ray.
When should you seek dental care?
See a dentist if swelling persists or comes with pain, pus, fever, loose teeth, or bad taste. Rapid spread or breathing difficulty is urgent.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask whether the source is the gum, tooth root, periodontal pocket, or wisdom tooth, and what treatment the findings require.
Frequently asked questions
Can this problem resolve without dental treatment?
Symptoms may fluctuate, but treatment depends on the diagnosed cause and damaged tissue.
What information helps at an appointment?
Describe onset, triggers, medicines used, and any swelling, bleeding, trauma, or visible change.