No one can tell you without an examination. See your dentist and she will tell you if you need to (1.) see a periodontist (gum doctor), (2.) treat yourself with the general dentist's and/or dental hygienist's help, or (3.) see a medical doctor for a condition that needs medical treatment.
A very common disorder of the gums is called gingivitis, which means inflammation of the gums. It is often caused by ineffective dental hygiene practices, but can have other causes. It may require antibiotics for a bacterial infection. Your dentist should be consulted, regardless of what the disease or condition is, for proper diagnosis and treatment or other recommendations.
For more information about periodontal (gum) diseases, see the related question section for "What is periodontal gum disease?"
Heart disease is linked to gum disease.
no
No.
Gum disease
gum can cause lung cancer
smoking and eating chewing tobacco
The most telling signs of early gum disease are swollen gums and bleeding.
yes
Gingavitis
How Do You Cure Gum Disease? Please awnser me!
gum disease
Nicorette gum contains nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes. While nicotine does not 'cause' gum disease, it has been shown to contribute to the severity of the disease. Nicotine is toxic to cells called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells that create and rebuild connective tissue in the body. Connective tissue is destroyed in gum disease, and when fibroblast function is impaired by nicotine, the body's ability to fight off the disease is significantly limited. Therefore, gum disease generally tends to be more severe in people who ingest or inhale nicotine.