“Do red gums mean infection?”
I noticed that my gums are red. What could be the cause? Do red gums mean infection?
5 Answers
Having red gums certainly is an indication that there is something wrong and you should seek dental care as soon as possible.
Yes your gums are red due to increase blood flow. A dental cleaning will resolve issue
Yes
Gums can be red for a variety of reasons, but regardless of the reason it is signaling inflammation in the area. Some common causes of gum inflammation are: lots of plaque from not brushing or flossing well enough in an area, pregnancy, mouth breathing, gum infection. You should see your regular dentist to help determine the cause in your specific case.
Redness of gums is generally a sign of inflammation or gingivitis. Gingivitis is not infection or abscess, although inflammation can accompany an infection.
Typically, a gum infection will produce yellowish pus or liquid draining from around the gums and possibly swelling.
Gingivitis is caused by dental plaque and other irritants sitting on your gums for extended periods of time. This dental plaque can be removed with circular brushing up near the gums and flossing on a daily basis. It will typically take 2 weeks of this kind of hygiene routine to eliminate much of the redness and inflammation.
If you have a gum infection, the cause could be plaque or larger pieces of food stuck under the gums, in hard to reach gum pockets. This can lead to formation of an abscess, swelling and pus. Treatment of a gum infection requires removal of the irritants from deep gum pockets and possibly antibiotics or antimicrobials.
If you brush and floss diligently on a daily basis for 14 days with no improvement, it might be a good idea to contact your family dentist.
Typically, a gum infection will produce yellowish pus or liquid draining from around the gums and possibly swelling.
Gingivitis is caused by dental plaque and other irritants sitting on your gums for extended periods of time. This dental plaque can be removed with circular brushing up near the gums and flossing on a daily basis. It will typically take 2 weeks of this kind of hygiene routine to eliminate much of the redness and inflammation.
If you have a gum infection, the cause could be plaque or larger pieces of food stuck under the gums, in hard to reach gum pockets. This can lead to formation of an abscess, swelling and pus. Treatment of a gum infection requires removal of the irritants from deep gum pockets and possibly antibiotics or antimicrobials.
If you brush and floss diligently on a daily basis for 14 days with no improvement, it might be a good idea to contact your family dentist.
