gum swelling
Puffy oral tissue
Gum swelling is inflammation of the gingival tissue surrounding the teeth, typically caused by infection, injury, or irritation.
The condition ranges from mild puffiness to painful enlargement that interferes with eating: The dentist said my gum swelling was due to gingivitis.
Poor oral hygiene, pregnancy, and certain medications can trigger it.
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- periodontalOf gums and bone
- toothacheAche in a molar
- abscessLocalized pus collection
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