Are you experiencing swollen gums around the tooth in Highlands Ranch, CO? There can be many reasons why. HR Family Dental explains why you may be experiencing swollen gums and how to resolve them.
If you have a problem with swollen gums around a tooth, you are probably wondering what caused it and what the proper protocol is to take care of it. Luckily, this type of pain and discomfort is usually quite treatable.
Common Causes of Swollen Gums Around Teeth
Gum Disease
Not surprisingly, one of the most common causes of pain or swelling in the gums is gum disease. However, most people don’t quite realize how common the occurrence of gum disease is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 50 percent of all adults over the age of 30 that live in the United States have some form of gum disease.
You need to make sure that you monitor your gums closely to spot early signs of gum disease and avoid any unnecessary problems. In the earlier stages of gum disease, you will likely notice your gums are starting to get swollen, become red or bleed. Your gums may not even feel any pain at all, during the earlier stages. However, as the disease progresses, you can start to lose teeth as your gums become damaged and recede.
Abscessed Teeth
An abscessed tooth is another very common cause of swollen gums around a tooth. An abscessed tooth is caused when an oral infection that starts as a simple cavity goes untreated and spreads into the rest of the tooth. Once the bacteria that is causing the infection has spread like this, the abscessed tooth will need some type of professional treatment.
A qualified dentist treating an abscessed tooth has a few different options to take care of it. These options include an extensive antibiotic treatment if the infection hasn’t spread too much or more serious options if it has, such as a root canal procedure to remove any infected tissues or removing the infected tooth completely.
Improper Oral Cleaning Regimen
Sometimes swollen gums around one tooth are caused by serious oral conditions. Sometimes they are not. Often, swollen gums are simply caused by oral cleaning regimens that are not as thorough as they should be. If you don’t floss or brush your teeth correctly or regularly, you most likely have quite a bit of food debris stuck between and around your teeth and gums.
Food debris that is left behind in your mouth is a perfect growing place for bacteria and can cause decay and inflammation of the gums. If left unattended over time, an unclean mouth can lead to further inflammation and even gum disease.
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