Swollen gums how to cure
Swollen gums are treated by removing the cause, such as plaque and tartar, trapped food, infection, irritation, or a medicine effect.
The short answer
Inflamed gingiva may look red, puffy, shiny, or bleed during brushing. Plaque is common, but a trapped object, decay, gum infection, trauma, or medication can also cause localized swelling.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Brush gently twice daily, clean between teeth, and rinse with plain water after meals. Do not cut the gum or use undiluted peroxide; professional cleaning or treatment may be needed.
What can you do next?
Book care if swelling lasts, returns, bleeds easily, or comes with pain, bad taste, or a loose tooth. Seek urgent care for facial swelling, fever, pus, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask whether this is gingivitis, a gum abscess, a tooth problem, or appliance irritation. Ask whether scaling, drainage, a filling, or another treatment is needed.
What should you ask the dentist?
scan
Frequently asked questions
Can this have more than one cause?
Yes. Local irritation, infection, tooth disease, medicines, and general health can overlap.
What should you bring?
Bring a list of medicines, products used in the mouth, and when the symptom began.