Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.

Gum swelling is quite common and may involve one or many of the triangular-shaped bits of gum between nearby teeth. These sections are called papillae.

Occasionally, the gums swell significantly, blocking the teeth completely

When to Contact your dentist?
• Swelling is severe, persistent, or is accompanied by other unexplained symptoms
• Discomfort is associated with swelling

1-Do you have tender, painful, itchy, or swollen gums?
2- Do your gums ever bleed when you brush your teeth, floss, or use a toothpick?
3- Are your teeth feeling loose?
4- Have you noticed any spaces developing between your teeth or do they seem to be moving?
5- Are your gums receding (pulling away from your teeth)?
6- Are you troubled with constant bad breath?
7- Have you noticed pus oozing out from your gums when you press on them?
8- Have you noticed any changes in your bite or in the fit of your partial denture?