“What can I do for swollen gums?”

If you have swollen gums, it's important to visit your dental office promptly for evaluation and treatment. In the meantime, you can practice good oral hygiene, rinse with warm salt water, use a cold compress, avoid irritants like tobacco and acidic foods, and take over-the-counter pain relievers as needed. However, seeing your dentist is crucial for proper diagnosis and targeted treatment.

First make sure you are diligent about brushing your teeth two a day. I would recommend antiseptic mouth wash. If the swelling persists after a week, I would recommend you see a dentist.

Swelling is most commonly related to infection.  Infection can be from bacteria under the gums that needs to be removed.  If the swelling is isolated to a single tooth then the tooth could be abscessing.  Both should signal a call to action to visit your dentist.  Hope this helps.       Mary Swift DDSDallas Laser Dentistrywww.dallascosmeticdentist.us