Causes of swollen gums

The main causes of gum swelling include local stimulation factors, systemic factors and drug factors. First, local stimulation factors 1. Dental plaque and dental calculus are common causes of gum swelling. Dental plaque is a microbial film attached to the tooth surface. If it is not cleaned in time, it will gradually mineralize and form dental calculus. They will stimulate the gums, causing inflammation and swelling. 2, food impaction If there is often food residue between the teeth and not cleaned in time, it will stimulate the gums, leading to inflammation and swelling of the gums. 3, bad prostheses inappropriate dentures, braces and other prostheses, may cause continuous stimulation and damage to the gums, causing gum swelling. 2. Systemic factors 1. Endocrine disorders In adolescence, pregnancy and other special periods, hormone levels in the body change, which may lead to increased response of gums to local stimulation, such as puberty gingivitis, pregnancy gingivitis. 2. Hematological diseases Some blood diseases, such as leukemia, due to abnormal proliferation of white blood cells, will make gums swollen and prone to bleeding. 3. Immune system diseases Autoimmune diseases may also involve gums, leading to abnormal changes and swelling of gums. 3. Drug factors Long-term use of certain drugs, such as antiepileptic phenytoin sodium, calcium channel blockers, etc., may cause gingival hyperplasia and swelling. In addition, genetic factors, malnutrition, etc. may also be associated with gingival swelling. When gum swelling is found, seek medical attention in time to clarify the cause and take appropriate treatment measures. If it is caused by local irritants, oral cleaning and treatment are required; if it is caused by systemic factors or drug factors, comprehensive evaluation is required, systematic treatment or adjustment of drugs. At the same time, maintaining good oral hygiene habits is important to prevent gum swelling.