What is the problem with gum swelling?

The swollen gums may be caused by a variety of reasons, including gingivitis, periodontitis, periapical periodontitis, wisdom tooth pericoronitis, etc. 1. gingivitis If you don't pay attention to oral hygiene, dental plaque, dental calculus and other irritants accumulate near the gum edge, it is easy to cause gingivitis, leading to gum redness, bleeding and other symptoms. 2. Periodontitis Periodontal tissue is stimulated by inflammation for a long time, and gum swelling and tooth loosening may occur. 3. Periapical periodontitis When inflammation occurs at the root tip of a tooth, the inflammation may spread to the gums, causing swelling of the upper gums. Usually It is also accompanied by symptoms such as tooth pain and bite discomfort. 4. Wisdom teeth pericoronitis wisdom teeth eruption process or incomplete eruption, the soft tissue around the crown is prone to inflammation, leading to gum swelling, pain. When there is upper gum swelling, pay attention to keep the mouth clean, timely medical examination and diagnosis, in order to clarify the specific cause, and take corresponding treatment measures. At the same time, in daily life to develop good oral hygiene habits, regular oral examination and cleaning, help to prevent the occurrence of oral problems such as upper gum swelling.