1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Problem in Gums. What is the problem?

Problem in Gums

2021-01-18 17:32:50
There is a white layer forming outside of gums and its burning when rubbed, and also it has also changed colour from pink to red Can anyone please let me know what is the problem Thank you
98 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Maintain oral hygiene. Massage gums with finger while brushing. Visit dentist for clinical examination and teeth cleaning. Color change from pink to red must be due to gingival inflammation due to subgingival calculus. Other reasons include ongoing medications and underlying diseases if any.
Next Steps
Visit dentist.

Answered2021-01-19 09:13:05

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+194
Consult with a dentist
Online now
Consult Now
Any history of trauma?  Massage gums with gumex gumpaint.

Answered2021-01-19 05:12:51

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Do Your Gums Bleed-Helping Guide

Dr.Swasti Jain

More than 80% of adults have some form of periodontal disease and 99% of those have no signs to indicate they have a pro ... Read more

Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

The gums that surround and hold the teeth in place in your mouth can be impacted by a number of conditions that can resu ... Read more

The Link Between Gum Health and Heart Disease

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

Claiming around 750,000 lives each year, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the India. Did you k ... Read more

Gum Recession-What Can You Do About It

Dr.Prashant Ojha

Receeding gums can be scary, even uncomfortable. It is important to know that there are a number of factors that can cau ... Read more

Importance of Gums Aesthetics

Dr.Ragini Parmar

Respect Nature’s Crown and Don’t Expose The Roots!When you smile, you are not only exposing your teeth but also your gum ... Read more

Gum Care - Professional Advice

Dr.Swasti Jain

Gum care is always neglected while listing a beautiful shimmering smile. On an average, three out of four people over th ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Swollen gums

38439 Views
When ever I eat red meat, It gets stuck inbetween my premolars and molars. How much ever I try to remove ...Read More

Gum paint procedure

31024 Views
Hii, Could you please tell me how to use gum paint. For how many minutes we have to keep that on gums aft ...Read More

Food stuck in gum

25923 Views
Food is stuck in my gum behind the tooth and my gum is swollen. I tried to remove it with a tooth pick bu ...Read More

Gum swelling and pain in upper jaw

16178 Views
From last three days I am having pain and swelling g in gums of right side upper jaw. No tooth ache only ...Read More

Receding gums

9919 Views
Hi doctor... Is there any treatment for receding gums on teeth...? To grow back the teeth gums. Thx

Gum problem

40 Views
Is there any issue with my gums that is very dangerous these two long teeth are natural or sign of someth ...Read More

Swelling in Gums

40 Views
Hello - I have swelling in upper right gum ( inside). It remains okay with painkiller and without painkil ...Read More

A white small bump on my gum

40 Views
Hi i have lot or tarter in my lower theeth i grt coean every 3 months but it cones again and again now i ...Read More

Gum bleeding

74 Views
From last 2-3 days I'm noticing gum bleeding Please suggest what should I do What things can be done to ...Read More

Opg for Gum disease

48 Views
Once i treated plaque of tooth and again it was forming and bad smelling from mouth and this is the opg c ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.