Swollen Gums, Causes and Treatment
Swollen gums, also known as Gingival Swelling, are abnormally enlarged, bulging or protruding gums. The commonly affected part of the gums is the gum shaped like triangles located between adjacent teeth.
Sometimes the gums may significantly swell and hide the teeth altogether. Here are some of the reasons for abnormally swollen gums:
- Infection by a fungus or virus. This would usually result in an inflammatory response of the body that causes the gums to swell and increase in size.
- Gingivitis, also known as inflammation of the gums, basically results in swelling of the gums.
- Poorly fitted dentures could also irritation in the gums causing it to swell.
- Scurvy or vitamin C deficiency could also be a reason for the swelling in your gums. Swelling of the gums is usually the primary sign and symptom of an individual having scurvy.
- Swollen gums during 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy: Physiological changes in a woman bearing a child could sometimes lead to swelling of the gums. This happens due to the decrease of calcium and hormonal imbalance of the woman during pregnancy.
How to Prevent Gum Swelling
Swollen gums are distressing and can adversely impact your lifestyle.
- Observe proper oral hygiene. Brush your teeth three times a day. Floss and gargle with a mouthwash.
- Eat healthy and nutritious foods.
- Avoid causing irritation to your gums. They are highly sensitive, so take good care of your oral cavity.
- When fixing new dentures, make sure that they fit comfortably and snugly.
- If there are signs of infection or tooth decay, promptly consult your dentist and treat the underlying condition.
- Have a regular dental checkup.
Home Remedies and Treatment for Swollen Gum
Gum swelling is irritating, painful and a complete nuisance. There are a few home remedies you can try to treat the condition:
- Make a paste of salt and ginger. Rub the paste on the affected areas of your gums. Gargle with room temperature water in about 20 minutes.
- Gargle with glassful of warm water and lemon juice. Do this at least twice a day.
- For immediate (but temporary) relief from the painful swelling of the gums, take some warm salt water and swirl it around your buccal cavity.
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Oil of Oregano tastes and smells bad but works like a charm every time. Add a drop on your finger and massage your gums as well as the surrounding teeth. Do this at least 4 times a day and after you eat. Hold the oil in your mouth for as long as you can stand it. Munch on a soft piece of bread to get rid of the taste. Generally takes me 3 days for all the infection to rise to the surface in a puss-filled ball. Once it erupts, put 3 drops of oil on gauze and place it over to sop up the infection.
I have lost a filling in the teeth and the swelling is extremely sore. The gums hurt even when I am not eating. I also have fever and get headaches sometimes.
I’m entering my 2nd trimester tomorrow and know that swollen gums are a problem during pregnancy. I woke up this morning with my gum swollen in the area where my wisdom tooth was years ago. There’s no clear reason why it’s swollen but I need some kind of home remedy to take the pain away. I can’t eat because of this pain and my baby is the one suffering from me not eating.
My right bottom gum has swollen and pains when I try to eat or drink. A piece of popcorn was stuck between my teeth. It has been about 3 days and I have tried flossing and brushing. I am losing my appetite because it pains when I eat. It’s infecting my glands now as well. My gums now appear swollen.
Can heat, stress, bacteria or virus exposure cause gum hives? I can feel the swollen portion of gums, but there is no itching.
Can a virus cause swelling of the gums overnight?
I am suffering from bleeding gums since the last 1 year. I have visited 3 dentists and all of them advised me to get teeth scaling done. I did it about 4 months ago. After scaling, my teeth have become very weak and now my gums are always bleeding. My gums have also swollen. I need some home remedies to cure swollen and bleeding gums.
I am a senior citizen and have gum pain for almost two years, even in the area where there are no teeth. Doctors have said that I have Dental neurological problem. I did take a course of Paragab but the results are not satisfactory. The problem is irritating and hurts while talking or munching food. The available teeth are strong. Apparently no swelling of gums. Suggest some home remedy to treat my painful gums.
I am suffering from gum problem for the last two months ago. My gums are swollen and is causing a lot of discomfort and pain while eating. I have fever sometimes and also loss of appetite. Are there are any cures you can suggest to treat my swollen gums?