“Why are my gums swollen?”
My teeth seem fine, but my gums on the top and bottom of my mouth look swollen. Should I be worried?
12 Answers
Yes, there is a concern.
Yes, In general inflamed gums means you need your teeth cleaned and possibly some deep cleaning under anesthetic. If skin on you hand was constantly inflamed, swollen and bleeding, you would get a doctor to look at it. This is the same. Could also be a underlying systemic problem.
You need to learn how to properly brush your teeth. Go to the hygienist and learn from her.
Go see your dentist and let them evaluate the concern. You may need to get your teeth cleaned.
Swollen gums usually are the first sign of gum disease. There are other possibilities such as taking certain medications or having a condition/disease that causes gum swelling as a diagnostic sign. I would advise seeing a dentist to help diagnose and treat your swollen gums.
Hope this helps.
Steven Chamish, DDS
Hope this helps.
Steven Chamish, DDS
Gum infection!
Mitchel Friedman
Mitchel Friedman
Gums can swell from a variety of causes, some trivial but others serious. You absolutely need to have a dentist take a look.
Yes.
You should see a periodontist for a complete evaluation to see what your problems are and what the possible options are for treatment.
It sounds like you have at least gingivitis which is inflamed swollen red and/or bleeding gums. You may have. periodontitis which is bone loss but you cannot tell without a complete evaluation including periodontal probing and x-rays.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stan Halpern
You should see a periodontist for a complete evaluation to see what your problems are and what the possible options are for treatment.
It sounds like you have at least gingivitis which is inflamed swollen red and/or bleeding gums. You may have. periodontitis which is bone loss but you cannot tell without a complete evaluation including periodontal probing and x-rays.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stan Halpern
They are probably inflamed. You need to see your dentist. You probably need to have full mouth debribment or deep cleaning!!!
Very often, swollen gums indicate that you may have a localized infection, which may be coming from a periodontal condition. You could try a warm salt water rinse to help with this. If they tend to bleed when you brush or floss, you should have your dentist evaluate your condition.
Short answer is yes. Most likely it is periodontal disease, but could be other infection, decay, or even leukemia. Also, looking in the mirror, feeling your teeth, or absence of pain doesn’t mean anything. Pain is frequently the last indicator of a bigger problem – such as decay reaching the nerve or an infection of the nerve or the surrounding pulp. Unless you are taking X-rays of your teeth at home, have an intra-oral camera, the proper instruments, and have been to dental school then one would really have no way of telling if one’s teeth are ok at home. Your swollen gums are telling you there is something wrong, so I advise going to your dentist ASAP.
Jim Kline
Jim Kline
Sounds like you have inflamed gums or gingivitis. This is easily treatable by a dentist, who will do a full exam to rule out other possible issues.
