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What could cause swollen gums?
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Many factors: May be anything from poor oral hygiene to certain medications, e.g. Cephallosporins, anticonvulsants to pregnancy.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Many things: Infection, periodontal disease, hormonal changes, and medications are all possible causes.
Answered 10/17/2018
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