{"id":456,"date":"2020-02-20T11:11:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T11:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=456"},"modified":"2023-11-08T20:46:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:46:01","slug":"dentist-are-puffy-gums-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/20\/dentist-are-puffy-gums-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Puffy Gums an Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to your dental health, it can be hard to know if you\u2019re having an emergency or not, especially since certain symptoms can mean different things. Puffy gums are a great example: In some cases, you should get immediate care, while in others, you can wait. Having said that, it\u2019s always a good idea to call a dentist if you notice puffy gums. That way, you\u2019ll know what the source of the problem is and how to address it so you can maintain a healthy smile. Learn more below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Puffy Gums and Are They an Emergency? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple reasons for puffy gums, some of which are an emergency, and some of which aren\u2019t. The main situation that requires immediate care is a deep cavity and\/or dental infection (aka abscess). This often leads to a pimple-like bump on the gums or puffiness in the lip or cheek. Without care, the infection can spread to other areas of the body, including the brain, and become very dangerous or even fatal in rare cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some non-emergency causes of puffy gums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n