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Vitamin Deficiencies and Gum Swelling
What is the connection between vitamin deficiencies and gum swelling?
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Vit C deficiency can usually result in swelling of gums, or burning or bleeding sometimes too.
If you are taking some medication, then drug related gingival swelling can also be seen
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Dr. Shehzeen Jaleel Sayyed
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
A deficiency in vitamin C can cause swollen, bleeding, and painful gums.
A deficiency in vitamin D can increase inflammation and contribute to gum disease.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
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