Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have always had decent dental health, except for flare-ups with stress. Recently I noticed sensitivity along with my bottom front teeth. When I pulled out my bottom lip, I noticed that the gum surrounding one tooth looked puffy. Not red or sensitive, but it sticks out; it does not lie flat against the tooth like the others. Is this something to be concerned about? I am doing natural treatments with herbs, vitamins, etc. Could it be a periodontal disease?
Kindly help.
Hello,
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Puffy swollen gums are a sign of periodontal disease. The cause of the periodontal disease is microbial deposits on the teeth (dental plaque). The plaque, when mineralized, becomes tartar (calculus). The calculus, in turn, attracts more plaque, and the disease process continues. At later stages, it may lead to bone loss and mobility of the teeth.
I would suggest you please visit your dentist and get your teeth cleaned. Your dentist will be able to assess the stage of periodontal disease and, if required, will refer you to a periodontist. Get your oral health check-up done every six months so that any changes in the oral cavity can be treated in the initial stages.
I hope this helps.
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Answered byDr. Avinash Bettahalli
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