Gum disease
Gum disease is where the gums become red, swollen and sore, and bleed. It's very common, but it's important to get it checked by a dentist.
This page is based on the advice at NHS Gum Disease
Symptoms of gum disease
Symptoms of gum disease include:
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your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, floss or eat hard foods such as apples
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your gums becoming swollen, red and sore
Gum disease can lead to:
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bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth
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your gums shrinking
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your teeth becoming loose or falling out
See a Dentist if:
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your gums bleed when you brush your teeth or eat hard foods
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your gums are painful and swollen
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you have bad breath
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your child has sore, bleeding gums
Ask for an urgent dentist appointment if:
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You or your child have gum disease and other symptoms such as:
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very sore and swollen gums
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teeth becoming loose or falling out
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ulcers or red patches in your mouth
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a lump in your mouth or on your lip
For patients who do not require emergency treatment please apply for registration and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible within practice hours.
Outside practice hours please call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online