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Swollen Gums
Affects: Gums · Dental & Oral Health
Mild
Severity
Acute
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Gums
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Dental & Oral Health
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🩺When to See a Doctor
- 1See a dentist if gum swelling is severe
- 2localized with pus or a visible bump suggesting an abscess
- 3accompanied by fever or facial swelling
- 4or persists despite improved oral hygiene. General mild gum puffiness that improves with better brushing and flossing usually does not need urgent care but should still be checked at a routine dental visit.
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