Why does my gums look so red?

2026-08-30 17:41:46
Help. I have gums that looks extremely red for years now. I am worried it could be something bad. I had tartar cleanup few months ago but it still looks the same. I attach the before cleanup image and latest image.
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It takes a few weeks for the redness to reduce. Looking at the amount of deposits you had i think your dentist will require one more round of scaling and this time deep scaling so as to avoid bacteria accumulation under the gums

Answered2026-09-22 10:21:18

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Hello There are deposits around the teeth, which are causing an inflammation. That is the reason for the gum redness. Please visit the dentist for the deep cleaning.

Answered2026-09-13 10:50:43

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Hlo sir…thank u for sharing the pictures…as i can see there are plaque and calculus deposit around the tooth. As bacteria resides in plaque and calculus deposits in the tooth and they release some toxins and that is causing redness in your gums.
Next Steps
Visit your nearby dentist and get scaling and polishing done and you will be good to go. It will take few days for the redness to go once u will be done with scaling that will remove the plaque and calculus deposits.
Health Tips
Maintain meticulous oral hygiene after cleaning of your teeth.

Answered2026-09-06 16:48:23

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Hi, it is due to calculus buildup. Simple superficial scaling will not help it. You need deep cleaning, which is a little painful but that will be a better option for you. Find a good periodontist they will clean it better and suggest you a good way to prevent it from building this much. Also, you should switch to an electric toothbrush if possible. They are better at cleaning normal plaque that will significantly reduce your calculus buildup.
Next Steps
Get deep cleaning done. Get an electric toothbrush.
Health Tips
For now gargle with warm saline water. Twice a day at least.

Answered2026-09-04 14:29:24

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You can try betadine gargle few drops of betadine gargle in luke warm water . With soft bristles toothbrush .

Answered2026-09-03 09:00:27

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Redness is gingival inflammation caused due to hard deposit known as calculus/ tartar
Next Steps
scalling and polishing
Health Tips
brushing twice daily with a soft toot brush+ interdental cleaning you can massage with stolin gumpaint Gargle with betadine mouth wash

Answered2026-09-02 08:37:48

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From the photos, the gums appear quite red and inflamed, especially around the teeth. The earlier photo shows significant tartar/plaque, while the newer photo looks cleaner, but the redness seems to persist. Because you say this has been present for years, it would be worth having the gums properly checked rather than assuming it is only leftover tartar. A photo alone cannot tell whether this is simple gingivitis, gum disease, or naturally more prominent/red gum tissue.
Next Steps
* Book a dental check-up with a dentist/periodontist. * Ask them to check the gum pockets, bleeding, gum attachment and bone levels if needed. * If you have bleeding while brushing, bad breath, gum swelling, recession, or teeth that feel loose, mention this specifically. * If the gums remain red despite good cleaning and oral hygiene, the dentist can look for other causes of persistent gum inflammation or irritation.
Health Tips
* Brush twice daily for 2 minutes with a soft toothbrush and gentle pressure. * Clean between your teeth every day with floss or interdental brushes. * Don’t stop cleaning an area just because it bleeds—gentle, consistent cleaning usually helps inflammation settle. * Avoid aggressive brushing or repeatedly rubbing the gums. * Keep regular professional cleanings as recommended by your dentist. * If the redness doesn’t improve after a few weeks of good oral hygiene, get it reassessed.

Answered2026-09-01 15:43:29

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Hello, This redness is gingival inflammation because of local irritation that has been caused by hard deposits known as calculus. This calculus deposit can been seen in these two front teeth i am sure deposits must be more in backside of this tooth as it is causing gums to recede downward . This needs to be cleaned professionally by scaling this redness will go away after that.
Next Steps
Go for oral prophylaxis (scaling) in nearby clinics
Health Tips
You can massage with stolin gum paint over this area to reduce redness and bleeding if it its present

Answered2026-09-01 14:01:30

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Hi, it is due to calculus buildup. Simple superficial scaling will not help it. You need deep cleaning, which is a little painful but that will be a better option for you. Find a good periodontist they will clean it better and suggest you a good way to prevent it from building this much. Also, you should switch to an electric toothbrush if possible. They are better at cleaning normal plaque that will significantly reduce your calculus buildup.
Next Steps
You can try betadine gargle few drops of betadine gargle in luke warm water . With soft bristles toothbrush .

Answered2026-09-12 05:52:00

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