{"id":87,"date":"2026-07-23T17:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conyersdentist.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:13:35","slug":"3-causes-of-sore-and-inflamed-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conyersdentist.com\/blog\/3-causes-of-sore-and-inflamed-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Possible Causes of Sore & Inflamed Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Healthy gums should be firm, pink, and comfortable. If your gums are sore, swollen, or inflamed, it’s your body’s way of telling you that something isn’t right. While occasional irritation may not be cause for alarm, persistent gum inflammation should never be ignored. Left untreated, some underlying causes can lead to more serious oral health<\/a> problems, including gum disease and tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 3 common reasons your gums may be sore and inflamed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of sore, swollen gums is gum disease. It begins when plaque\u2014a sticky film of bacteria\u2014builds up along the gumline. If plaque isn’t removed through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings, it can irritate the gums and lead to gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of gingivitis often include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n