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Swollen gums; Gingival swelling
Swollen gums are abnormally enlarged, bulging, or protruding.
Gum swelling is quite common and may involve one or many of the triangular-shaped bits of gum between nearby teeth. These sections are called papillae.
Occasionally, the gums swell significantly, blocking the teeth completely.
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