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Swollen gums
Swollen Gums in Kondapur, Hyderabad
Swollen gums in Kondapur can be a mild reaction to plaque or a sign of an infection that needs treatment the same day. Where the swelling is, how it feels and whether you have pain or fever tell you which it is likely to be.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, a dentist at the clinic. It explains the causes of swollen gums in Kondapur, which signs are urgent, how a dentist treats them and what you can do at home.
- Spread all round
- Usually plaque or hormones
- One spot with pain
- Possible abscess
- Fever or face swelling
- Seek care promptly
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
Swollen gums are gums that look puffy, red or shiny, and the commonest cause is plaque causing gum inflammation, while a swelling in one spot with pain can be an abscess. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, the dentist finds the cause and treats it, with an urgent plan if there is infection.
01 Overview
Why do gums swell and which causes are urgent?
The commonest cause is plaque. The bacteria irritate the gum edge, which becomes red, puffy and bleeds easily, usually all round the teeth. This is gingivitis, see gingivitis treatment. If it continues and reaches the bone, it becomes periodontitis, see periodontal treatment.1
Swelling in one place is different. A gum abscess is a pocket of pus from an infected tooth or gum pocket. It causes a painful, shiny bulge, sometimes a pimple that leaks pus, a bad taste and sometimes fever. The NHS lists intense pain, swelling in the face or jaw, a fever and trouble opening the mouth as signs of a dental abscess, and says that trouble breathing or swallowing needs emergency care.2
Other causes include hormonal changes in pregnancy and puberty, which make gums react more to plaque, some medicines that make the gum overgrow, such as certain blood pressure, epilepsy and anti-rejection drugs, ill-fitting dentures or braces, food trapped under the gum, vitamin deficiency, an allergic reaction to a toothpaste or mouthwash and, rarely, other illnesses.
For bleeding without much swelling, see bleeding gums and bleeding gums treatment. For a general introduction, see gum disease treatment.
In short, swelling spread around the teeth is usually plaque, and a painful swelling in one spot may be an abscess.
02 Candidacy
When should I see a dentist about swollen gums in Kondapur?
Mild puffiness that settles within a week of careful cleaning can be watched. Some patterns need a visit, and a few need urgent care. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
See a dentist if
- Swelling that has lasted more than a week or keeps coming back
- Gums that bleed, look dark red or shiny, or feel tender
- A bad taste, bad breath or loose-feeling teeth
- Swelling that appeared after starting a new medicine, or during pregnancy
Needs urgent or emergency care
Swelling all around that eases with cleaning can be watched, and a painful swelling with fever or a swollen face needs prompt care.
03 Options
What treatment helps swollen gums in Kondapur?
Treatment follows the cause. The dentist explains which of the following apply to you.
Professional cleaning for gum swelling from plaque
A cleaning removes plaque and tartar, and better home care settles the gum, see teeth cleaning. Swelling from gingivitis usually eases within a couple of weeks.1
One visit
Draining and treating a gum abscess
If there is an abscess, the dentist drains the pus and treats the cause: cleaning a gum pocket, a root canal or removal of the tooth, see tooth extraction. Antibiotics and pain relief may be prescribed.2
Same day if possible
Deep gum treatment, reshaping or changing a medicine for gum overgrowth
If periodontitis is behind the swelling, deep cleaning is needed. Overgrown gum can be trimmed, see gum contouring and laser gum treatment, and a doctor may be asked about a change of medicine.
As needed
If an ill-fitting denture or brace is irritating the gum, it is adjusted, see dentures and braces treatment.
| Compared on | Swelling all round the teeth | Swelling in one spot |
|---|---|---|
| Likely cause | Plaque, hormones, medicines | Abscess, trapped food, a cracked tooth |
| Pain | Usually mild | Often throbbing |
| Other signs | Bleeding, bad breath | Pus, pimple, fever, swollen face |
| Urgency | See a dentist within days | See a dentist the same day |
Plaque-related swelling needs cleaning, and an abscess needs draining and treatment of the tooth.
04 Procedure
How are swollen gums examined and treated, step by step?
The first job is to find the cause and whether there is infection. The steps below are what usually happens.
Cause first, then cleaning or drainage, then a review to confirm the swelling has gone.
History of the swelling and your general health
The dentist asks where and when the swelling began, whether it hurts, whether you have a fever, and about pregnancy, medicines, diabetes and any denture or braces.
Examining the gum swelling and measuring the pockets
The gums are examined, and the spaces around the teeth are measured with a thin probe. An X-ray shows the bone and the roots. A swelling is felt and checked for pus.
Draining a gum abscess if there is one
Under local anaesthetic, the pus is drained and the area cleaned. The tooth or gum pocket behind it is treated, and antibiotics may be prescribed if there are signs of spreading infection.2
Cleaning away plaque and tartar
For plaque-related swelling, plaque and tartar are removed, see teeth cleaning. For deeper pockets, the roots are cleaned under the gum line.
Adjusting dentures or braces and talking to your doctor
A denture or brace that is rubbing or trapping plaque is adjusted. If a medicine is making the gum overgrow, the dentist may write to your doctor. Pregnancy is taken into account.
Reviewing the gums after a week or two
The gums are checked again. If the swelling has gone, regular cleaning keeps it away. If not, the dentist looks for a deeper cause.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of treating swollen gums in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
The cause differs between people, so Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an examination. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- The cause: plaque, abscess, medicine or hormones
- Whether a cleaning is enough or deep cleaning is needed
- Whether an abscess needs draining and the tooth needs treatment
- Whether X-rays are needed
What you decide with the dentist
- Whether the gum needs reshaping
- Medicines prescribed
- The number of review visits
Your medical history matters too, including pregnancy, diabetes and the medicines you take.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
What can I do at home about swollen gums?
Simple care helps swollen gums while waiting for a visit or settling after treatment. The steps below apply when there is no sign of spreading infection.
Keep the area clean
Brush gently with a soft brush twice a day, including along the gum line. Clean between the teeth daily. Do not avoid a swollen area, because plaque left there keeps it swollen.
Rinse with warm salt water
Half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, rinsed gently several times a day, soothes the gum. Do not swallow it. An antiseptic mouthwash can be used if the dentist advises.
Ease the discomfort
Eat soft, cool food and avoid hot, spicy and crunchy food. A cold pack on the cheek can help. Use the pain relief the dentist or doctor advises.
Remove irritants
Stop smoking, take out an ill-fitting denture for part of the day and avoid a toothpaste or mouthwash that seems to irritate the gums.
When to call us
Go to a hospital emergency department if swelling spreads to the face, jaw or neck, or you have trouble breathing, swallowing or opening your mouth. Call the clinic the same day for a painful swelling in one spot, pus, a pimple on the gum, or a fever.
Gentle cleaning, salt water rinses and removing irritants help, and signs of spreading infection need urgent care.
07 Limits
What are the limits of treating swollen gums?
Gum swelling often settles with cleaning, but some causes need more.
- An abscess needs drainage and treatment of the tooth, and rinsing alone will not settle it.
- Gum overgrowth from a medicine may return unless the medicine is changed or the gum is trimmed.
- Swelling from deeper gum disease needs deep cleaning and long-term care.
- Swelling from hormones often eases only after pregnancy, though cleaning helps.
- Home care does not fix swelling that has a dental or medical cause.
For urgent problems, see dental emergency. For pain in a tooth, see tooth pain.
Risks and complications
The risks of treatment are small: soreness, slight bleeding and sensitivity of the teeth as the swelling settles. Antibiotics have side effects, which the dentist explains.
The larger risk is waiting with an abscess. A dental infection can spread to the face, jaw and neck and can affect breathing and swallowing, which is an emergency.2
Gum disease that is left alone can destroy the bone around the teeth.1 No one can promise that swelling will never return, because it depends on cleaning, health and medicines.
Treatment is low risk, and the main danger is waiting with signs of infection.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first swollen gums appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit the dentist asks about the swelling, your health and medicines, examines your gums and teeth and may take an X-ray. You are told what is causing it and what to do. If there is an abscess, treatment is started the same day. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Tell the dentist if you are pregnant, have diabetes, take blood pressure, epilepsy or anti-rejection medicines, or have a denture or braces. Mention any fever or pain.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit finds the cause, treats an abscess at once if there is one and ends with a plan.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for swollen gums in Kondapur?
Medical reviewer of this page
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
Swollen gums are one symptom with very different causes. A puffy, bleeding gum all around the teeth is usually plaque and settles with cleaning. A swelling at one spot with a throbbing tooth may be an abscess, and that cannot wait. So I first work out whether the swelling is spread out or in one place, and whether there is pain or fever.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri reviewed this page as a dentist at the clinic. Her MDS in conservative dentistry and endodontics covers infected teeth, which are behind many gum abscesses. The clinic's team board lists a periodontist, who treats gum disease and the bone around the teeth.
An abscess is treated promptly
A painful swelling with pus is treated as urgent, with drainage and treatment of the tooth behind it.
A periodontist on the team
The team board lists a periodontist, so deeper gum disease can be treated in the same clinic.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan before any treatment starts, so you know what is being done.
Medicines and pregnancy are considered
The dentist asks about the causes outside the mouth and writes to your doctor where needed.
Prompt abscess care, a periodontist and attention to medicines and pregnancy are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
Recent patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients looking for a puffy gums dentist in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Swollen gums treatment in Kondapur starts with finding out whether it is plaque or an infection. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Swollen gums in Hyderabad for visitors and people from other cities and countries
If your gums swell while you are visiting or have moved to Hyderabad, connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone, and the team will help find a time. If there is a painful swelling, pus or fever, say so when you contact the clinic so you are seen quickly.
Ask the team for a written note on the cause and treatment, and for advice on what to do if the swelling returns before you travel, so you can show it to a dentist at home.
Ask for your records, X-rays and a written summary before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Plan the visits before you travel, and take your records home.
13 Questions
Swollen gums questions from patients in Kondapur
What causes swollen gums?
Most often plaque causing gum inflammation. Other causes are an abscess, hormonal changes in pregnancy, some medicines that make the gum overgrow, ill-fitting dentures or braces, food trapped under the gum, vitamin deficiency and an allergic reaction to a product.
When are swollen gums an emergency?
Go to a hospital emergency department if swelling spreads to the face, jaw or neck, or you have trouble breathing, swallowing or opening your mouth. A painful swelling in one spot with pus or fever needs a dentist the same day.
Will swollen gums go away on their own?
Swelling from plaque often settles within a week or two of careful cleaning. Swelling from an abscess will not, and swelling from medicines or deeper gum disease needs treatment. If it lasts more than a week, see a dentist.
Can pregnancy cause swollen gums?
Yes. Hormone changes make the gums react more to plaque, which is often called pregnancy gingivitis. Careful cleaning and a dental check-up help. Tell the dentist you are pregnant so treatment can be planned.
Can a medicine make my gums swell?
Yes. Some medicines for blood pressure, epilepsy and organ transplants can make the gum overgrow. Do not stop the medicine yourself. The dentist can treat the gum and write to your doctor about options.
What is a gum abscess?
A pocket of pus from an infected tooth or gum pocket. It causes a painful, shiny swelling, sometimes a pimple that leaks pus, a bad taste and sometimes fever. It needs a dentist to drain it and treat the cause, and antibiotics may be needed.
How is the cost of treating swollen gums decided?
The cost is given after the examination. The cause, whether a cleaning or deeper treatment is needed, whether an abscess needs draining, any X-rays and the reviews all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
Does salt water help swollen gums?
A warm salt water rinse can soothe a sore, swollen gum and keep the area clean, but it does not treat the cause. If the swelling is from plaque, you also need to clean carefully. If it is from an abscess, you need a dentist.
14 Second opinion
Are your gums swollen, painful or leaking pus?
Book a visit and the dentist will find the cause and treat it, an abscess the same day. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book. If your face or neck is swelling or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department instead. The visit is the first step, and you are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered for swollen gums
Gingivitis treatment
The reversible, plaque-related cause of puffy gums.
Periodontal treatment
The treatment when swelling comes from deeper gum disease.
Root canal treatment
For an infected tooth that is behind a gum abscess.
Sources
- Gum disease, NHS
- Dental abscess, NHS
- Gum disease, American Dental Association, MouthHealthy
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.