Swollen Gums: Learn The Symptoms

Obvious symptoms of swollen gums are of course, the swelling of the gums. This usually starts in only one part of the upper or lower gums, and usually on the gum line where it meets the tooth. At first, it may feel like there is something stuck between the tooth and the gum, and inflammation usually spreads upwards first along the tooth to the jaw bone. Swelling will then start to move along other teeth or even on to the opposite gum if not treated with by your dentist. When swollen gums are left untreated they will be painful to the touch and will feel like they are infected. Usually swollen gums are bright red or very shiny, but can sometimes look whitish due to infection or pressure.