What Causes Painful Gum Swelling and How to Treat It Fast
Why gum swelling turns painful so quickly Painful gum swelling usually isn’t just “irritation.” It’s your gums reacting to something that’s inflamed, infected, or both. When the tissues around a tooth or along the gumline start to swell, they also become more sensitive. That combination is what makes chewing sting and makes your gums feel hot or throbbing. From what I see most often in dental visits, painful gum swelling follows a pattern. It starts with tenderness at