what do swollen gums mean

I tried giving him teether but he doesn't like them, he throws away . Its either chews his tongue or his fingers or his father's fingers when he gets home.

I had to take plan b twice in one week, wondering if it is normal to experience swollen bleeding gums afterwards? What does this mean, very worried.

can i get infection in my gums? what to do as a first aid and when should i visit the dentist? i also got root canal treatment for the tooth above which i got this gum problem.is there any problem because of the tooth ? the swollen gums are not exactly near the tooth. it is near the bones on the upper side.can anyone help me to know what is the problem and do i need to visit the dentist urgently?

Ladies have you experienced any swollen or bleeding gums during your pregnancy? And if so jowls have you managed? And what do you recommend.

Its best to brush your gums and Floss everyday. Flossing with make your gums go down.Your gums will bleed but if u do it everyday it will stop. I know i am a Dental Assistant. I hope this helps you.

what can I do for my swollen gums ? They are bleeding more than usual when I brush ..?

I'm 20&1 and my guns are swollen....anyone else having this problem and what can i do to reduce the pain ?

(2) How easy is it to transmit the infection through kissing or oral sex when my gums are swollen?; (3) Do I need to take Valtrex indefinately or can I stop at some point (i.e., will the risk of transmission decline appreciably at some point making it reasonable to stop taking Valtrex?); (4) Are there any health risks from taking Valtrex on long term basis?

Hi ladies...i am 24weeks1day...and i have been experiencing super swollen gums and bleeding! It is ridiculously annoying and I dnt know what to do. My insurance isnt effective until Sep.1st so i cant go to the dentist yet. I've been brushing and flossing and mouthwash 2 times a day everyday and it still doesnt help. I was wondering of anybody else is experiencing this and if there are any other remedies to use until I can go to the dentist?

I have an area of my gums, upper left side, right beside a crown, where it swelled up. It's been swelled up for about two weeks now. There's no pain in or around the crown or the swollen gums, little discomfort, just a little swollen area about the size of a small pea, that's covering about half of the tooth with the crown. As far as I know it wasn't brought on by eating hot food.

They would try to break through my gums, leaving me with swollen, aching gums. I would chew gum all the time just to give myself something to do - plus, for some reason, it would take the 'edge' off the pain. I went through that for several months until I had them all out at once. I was 17 and quite relieved. As long as that tooth stays where it is, there is the chance that it will apply pressure to the teeth nearby and cause shifting.

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I have 4 on my lips, 4 on my gums and 2 on my tongue... my gums are swollen and my tonsils have many white spots on them... i still struggle through eating even ice cream and have lost about 10 pounds (which is not a good thing when you have very little to lose)... i understand that it's a viral infection, but since it's lasted 6 days and tomorrow will complete the full week and my throat and mouth have not improved much i'm getting a little concerned... any help?

Me right here !!

I'm not sure what you mean about your partial not going up on your gums. Partials hook to adjacent teeth. Are your gums really swollen?

I'm not sure if the meds have anything to do with your swollen gums. I do know a deep cleaning can cause them. Swish around some warm salt water to get the swelling down. If it does'nt get better in a couple of days, get in to see your dentist again.

I am 15 weeks tomorrow and I have been waking up with swollen gums. My sister had it too when she was pregnant but not until after 20 weeks. I rinse my mouth out with salt water and brush them softly every day but they are just always swollen every morning!

Yes, bleeding swollen, sensitive gums can be an early sign of pregnancy. My gums hurt a lot when I was pregnant and bled everytime I brushed my teeth, I asked my Dr. because I didn't know if it would affect my mitral valve and she said it was common in pregnancy.

at 3 months post exposure i took an oraquick test i got a negative result but i under swabed my gums or i did the swabbing wrong.. Now i am at my 4rth month and i still have swollen lymph nodes lost weight and experiencing twitching of muscle all over my body.. Is this hiv infection already.. Do i still need to hope that this is not?

Im 6wks tomorrow and my gums are so sore! Pre preg they used to bleed when brushing but.now just do it randomly.

I was fine and then 2 days later I went on an 8 mile hike with my son carried on my shoulders the whole way up and down. I noticed the next morning my gums by a back moler where swollen and irritated. As time went on I became sick its day seven and I was told I have strep and a form of herpes thats not sexual we all have it and it may become inflamed if your under stress and you immune system is down.

Red and swollen gums is just one of the symptoms of gingivitis. other indications of gingivitis are bleeding gums and bad breath.Proper oral health hygiene is the best way in preventing red and swollen gums. so,you have to consult with dentist as soon as possible.

After the check up the female dentist told me that there was nothing wrong with my teeth and the lump was just the bone that was left after the extraction and the gums were swollen because of food touching the empty space of gums where i had the extraction. But she told me to come back the next day to make a crown for another tooth which was damaged. I came in the next day, and this time i had a male doctor.

For over a year I have been experiencing sore and sometimes inflamed and swollen gums. I have seen both my dentist and hygienist and we have been unable to solve the problem or what is causing it. The pain is now there more often than not now, whereas before it was intermittent. I have not managed to pin point what may cause the symptoms.

A decayed tooth can cause infection in the gums...if your gums are swollen, red and/or bleeding then you have Gingivitis. This is caused my not brushing your teeth thoroughly and flossing. Food gets trapped between the gums and teeth causing the gums to pull away from the tooth and it turns to plaque which can only be removed by your dentist. If left untreated it can also lead to tooth loss due to bone loss. I hope this helps and wish you all the best.

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