Swelling of the lips and gums, oral health may be a sign of a serious problem. Such swelling, infection, allergic reactions, trauma, gum disease, or immune system disorders can be caused by. Swelling of the lips and gums, can sometimes be temporary, and sometimes it may be a sign of a more serious condition that requires treatment. Usually swelling, pain, tenderness and discomfort that comes with, and the cause should be identified and treated correctly.
1. Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions may cause you to swell both the gums and lips. Food allergies, medications, or chemicals in toothpaste, oral care products can lead to swelling of your gums and lips. In case of allergic reaction, usually swelling and itching in the gums and the lips suddenly swells sometimes occur.
2. Gum disease (gingivitis and Periodontitis)
Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and advanced gum disease (periodontitis), may cause swelling of the gums. This condition becomes inflamed gums and plaque accumulation as a result of untreated gum disease will develop. In this process, the gums are swollen and red and may become painful. Gum disease affect her lips, and sometimes, indirectly, can cause swelling of.
3. Mouth Infections
Tooth abscess or periodontal infections may cause swelling of the gums and lips. Tooth root infections usually occur, or occurs as a result from the accumulation of bacteria at the gum line. These infections of the gums, swelling, redness, pain, and sometimes swelling of the lips with the show itself.
4. Trauma or Irritation
The lips or gums, received the blows, injuries, or hot foods and beverages consumed, can cause swelling in these areas. Blunt force trauma to the lips or gums, it can cause temporary swelling and pain. In the same way, lip-biting situations such as swelling.
5. After tooth extraction or dental treatment
After tooth extraction or dental treatment, it is common to have swelling of the lips and gums. In this process, because it is a temporary bump in the healing process of the gums and surrounding tissues is formed. Usually within a few days the swelling decreases.
6. Tobacco and smoking
Cigarettes and tobacco products, and may irritate the gums and cause swelling of the lips. Tobacco products, negative effects on oral health, gum disease increases the risk of swelling of the gums and teeth. Smokers also dryness of the lips and swelling is a common problem.
7. Mouth Sores (Canker Sores)
Canker sores occur inside the mouth small, lips and gums are white or yellow and can cause both swelling and pain in the wound. Canker sores often stress, immune system problems occurs in this area due to vitamin deficiency or swelling, tingling and pain.
Table Summarizing the causes of swelling of the gums and lips
| Neden | Description | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Allergic Reactions | Food, medicine or allergic reactions to oral care products. | Suddenly gums and lips swelling, itching and discomfort. |
| Gum Disease: | As a result of the accumulation of plaque inflammation of the gums occurs. | Spreading the lips, swelling of the gums and sometimes discomfort. |
| Mouth Infections | Tooth abscess or periodontal infections. | The gums and lips swelling, pain and inflammation. |
| Trauma or Irritation | The gums and lips, the received pulses or hot foods. | Temporary swelling and tenderness in gums and lips. |
| After treatment or tooth extraction | Swelling after dental treatment in the healing process. | Swelling of the lips and gums is usually temporary. |
| Tobacco and smoking | Smoking irritating to your gums and lips. | Swelling of the lips and gums, inflammation and irritation. |
| Mouth Sores (Canker Sores) | Stress, immune system problems and vitamin deficiencies that occur as a result of injuries. | Swelling of the lips and gums and pain. |
Gums and swelling of the lips, the underlying cause needs to be identified and appropriately treated, that is a problem. If the swelling becomes constant, infection, if you are not experiencing pain or other complications, it is important to refer you to a dentist or a doctor. Pay attention to oral hygiene and stay away from tobacco products, may help to prevent swelling.
