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Swollen gums
Swollen gums can be caused just by the bodies reaction to the bacteria inside the tissue or because of an outside irritant (like food). Unfortuntely the byproducts of the welling, inflammation can cause issues with the rest of your body. See you dentist asap.
Dr. Jonathan Engelreviewed this
Dentistry 39 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
Body locations
Mouth
Periodontal (gum) disease
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Teething
Condition
Periodontitis
Condition
Dental abscess
Condition
Mercury poisoning
Condition
Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Condition
Dental caries
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