Persistent Gum Swelling After Scaling.

Hello Consult with your nearest periodontist for further examination

Hello, I hope you might be taking treatment for PCOD as well. So guiding you accordingly: Incomplete scaling results in such condition. Due to hormonal issues,you must regularly visit the dentist so they can see gums are stable. Hormones accentuate the gum response but the cause is plaque and calculus left behind after scaling.

Visit a Periodontist.(specialized in gum treatment) Repeated scaling won't work until you get the deep root planing done.

After this is completed,then the redness of gums will be evaluated. if gums look pink,and swollen then gingivoplasty/gingivectomy will help you. if red,boggy and swollen then they require cleaning till they are pink and firm. Share a picture if possible.

Hello, you should do deep scaling.

Consult a periodontist

Since the swelling reduced after scaling, it does look related to gum inflammation/plaque, but because it keeps coming back, there may still be some deposits below the gum line or mild gum pocketing in that area. PCOD and hormonal changes can also make gums more sensitive and swollen even with small irritation. The small gap your dentist mentioned could be a mild gum pocket, which may need proper periodontal cleaning rather than only gum massage/exercises. My suggestion would be: Visit a periodontist (gum specialist) once Get the area checked for deep cleaning/root planing if needed Maintain gentle brushing and flossing regularly Avoid overdoing gum massage if the tissue is already inflamed Laser treatment can help in some cases, but first the exact cause should be confirmed clinically. Since there is no major pain and swelling has reduced after scaling, it does not sound very serious, but it should be evaluated properly so it doesn’t become chronic.