A 33-year-old member asked:
what does it mean when someone has itchy gums?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Zweiganswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
Gingivitis: Or periodontal disease. You probably need a professional teeth cleaning. See your dentist.
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Dr. Husam Bezrehanswered
Specializes in Periodontics
Gum inflammation: Most likely a manifestation of periodontal disease. Check with your dentist to confirm.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
If you have itchy gums do it mean they are healing?
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Dr. Alan Zweiganswered
Dentistry 45 years experience
No: It could mean that they are inflamed and you have gingivitis.
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