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Swollen Gums in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
Swollen gums are red, puffy and sore, and the cause can be anything from plaque to an infection to a medicine you take. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page explains the common causes, which ones are urgent, what the research says about swelling linked to medicines and braces, and how each cause is treated, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). If swelling spreads to your face or neck, or you cannot swallow or breathe easily, call 112 or go to a hospital now. Ask as many questions as you need.
- Plaque-related gum disease is a common cause, and the NHS advises a dentist check for sore or swollen gums 1
- Gum disease
- Phenytoin, calcium-channel blockers and cyclosporine A were linked to gum swelling, most of all with poor oral hygiene 4
- 3 medicines
- A dental abscess needs urgent dental treatment and will not clear up on its own 2
- Urgent
- Poor oral hygiene was the risk factor most consistently linked to swollen gums 4
- Most consistent
These statements come from NHS patient information, a consensus report and a systematic review, listed at the end of the page. Your dentist will explain what applies to your own gums.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Swollen gums at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi are examined to find the cause, which may be plaque, gum disease, an abscess, a wisdom tooth, braces or a medicine. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva explain the options. Swelling of the face or neck, or trouble swallowing or breathing, is an emergency.
01 Overview
Why are my gums swollen, and what can be done in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Gum disease makes the gums red, swollen and sore, and they may bleed. It is caused by plaque building up on the teeth and irritating the gums.1 The consensus report on gum diseases describes plaque-induced gingivitis as the most common kind, which can be returned to health with treatment, and says other gum conditions are not caused by plaque and do not clear when plaque is removed.3
Swelling can also come from infection. A dental abscess is a build-up of pus caused by infection, with intense pain, redness, swelling of the face or jaw and a high temperature, and it needs urgent dental treatment.2 An infection can also start around a wisdom tooth that has broken the skin but lacks room to come through.5 A review of 349 papers found that most gum enlargement was linked to medicines such as phenytoin, calcium-channel blockers and cyclosporine A, and to fixed braces, with poor oral hygiene the most consistent risk factor.4
That is why the dentist finds the cause before treating it. Our page on gum disease treatment explains the usual plan, and our page on tooth pain explains an infection that comes with pain.
Swollen gums have several causes, and plaque is the commonest, but infection must not be missed.
02 Candidacy
What causes swollen gums in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
These are the causes the dentist looks for, with the ones that need urgent care marked.
Common causes
- Plaque on the teeth that has irritated the gums.1
- Gum disease that has progressed, with bleeding, bad breath and shrinking gums.1
- Fixed braces, dental prostheses or hormones, which were linked to gum enlargement in a review.4
- A medicine such as phenytoin, a calcium-channel blocker or cyclosporine A, particularly when plaque control is poor.4
Causes that need urgent care
- A dental abscess, with intense pain, facial or jaw swelling, a bad taste or a high temperature.2
- Swollen, sore gums with loose or falling-out teeth, ulcers or red patches, or a lump.1
- Infection around a wisdom tooth that cannot come through.5
- Swelling that makes it hard to breathe, speak or swallow, or affects the eye, which needs a hospital emergency department.2
Swelling with pain, fever or facial swelling should be seen quickly.
03 Options
How are swollen gums treated in Greater Kailash 1?
Treatment follows the cause, so these are the usual choices.
Cleaning and oral hygiene for swollen gums
In the review of gum enlargement, oral hygiene instructions and professional plaque removal appeared effective at improving it, and were advised for people starting medicines linked to it or having fixed braces.4 For gum disease, the NHS says a dentist advises on cleaning and may arrange a hygienist clean.1
Effective in review 4
Treating an abscess or a wisdom tooth
A dentist drains an abscess, usually under local anaesthetic, and the tooth may need root canal treatment or extraction, with painkillers and antibiotics if needed.2 An infected wisdom tooth may need to come out.5
Urgent 2
Reviewing a medicine, and further treatment
If a medicine is the cause, the review found that changing the offending medication or taking systemic azithromycin were valid options in persistent cases, and these are decisions for the doctor who prescribes the medicine, not for you to make alone.4
With your doctor 4
Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own because of swollen gums, and speak to the doctor who prescribed it.
| Cleaning | Abscess or wisdom tooth | Medicine review | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used for | Plaque, gum disease, braces 14 | Infection 25 | Medicine-linked enlargement 4 |
| What it involves | Hygiene advice, plaque removal 4 | Draining pus, root canal or removal 2 | A conversation with the prescriber 4 |
| Main limit | Needs daily effort 1 | Urgent, not self-treatable 2 | Needs the prescriber's decision |
The right treatment depends on the cause, so the first step is a proper examination.
04 Procedure
How are swollen gums examined and treated, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
Urgent causes are dealt with first, and the rest is cleaning and checking.
Questions about the swollen gums
The dentist asks where the swelling is, how long it has been there, whether it hurts or bleeds, and whether you have a fever, a bad taste or trouble opening your mouth.2
Your medicines and health
You are asked about every medicine you take, including those for epilepsy, blood pressure and after transplant, and about pregnancy and diabetes.14
Examining the swollen gums
The dentist looks at the shape and colour of the swelling, measures the pockets, checks for pus and for a partly erupted wisdom tooth, and takes X-rays where needed.25
Urgent care first, if needed
If there is an abscess, it is drained, usually under local anaesthetic, before anything else.2
Cleaning and hygiene advice
Plaque is removed professionally, and you are shown how to clean the gum edges and between the teeth.14
Talking to your doctor if a medicine is involved
If a medicine may be causing the swelling, the dentist writes to or advises you to see the prescriber, and does not change the medicine themselves.4
Review
A re-check shows whether the swelling has gone, and persistent swelling is investigated further.
05 Aftercare
What to do for swollen gums at home in Greater Kailash 1
These are the NHS self-care steps. They ease symptoms, but they do not treat the cause, so you still need a dentist.12
Keep cleaning gently
Brush with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day and spit without rinsing, clean between your teeth daily, and use a soft toothbrush.12
Pain relief and soft food
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen within the recommended dose, and eat soft foods such as soup or scrambled eggs. Children under 16 should not take aspirin.2
Do not stop medicines
If you take a regular medicine, do not stop it without talking to your doctor, even if you think it is causing the swelling.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if your gums are very sore and swollen, if a tooth is loose, if you have a fever, a bad taste or trouble opening your mouth, or if swelling is spreading. Go to a hospital emergency department if you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing, a swollen or painful eye or changes in eyesight, or swelling of the face or neck, and ask someone to take you rather than driving yourself.
Home care eases things for a while, and the dentist treats the cause.
06 Limits and risks
When are swollen gums not a simple gum problem?
Some swelling is more than inflamed gums. These are situations where another plan is needed:
- Swelling with fever, a bad taste or facial swelling, which suggests an abscess.
- Swelling that does not go away after cleaning improves.
- Swelling linked to a regular medicine.
- Gums that look different or have ulcers, patches or a lump.
- Swelling at the back of the mouth around a wisdom tooth.
In these cases urgent drainage, a medical review or a removal of the problem tooth may be needed.
Risks and complications
An abscess will not clear on its own. It needs urgent dental treatment, and swelling that affects breathing, speaking or swallowing, or the eye, needs a hospital emergency department.2
The evidence on medicines is limited. The review of gum enlargement drew on 349 papers, mostly observational, and found that adjunct treatments such as azithromycin or changing the medicine may help in severe or recurrent cases.4
Cleaning does not fix every cause. Gum conditions that are not caused by plaque usually do not resolve when plaque is removed.3
Swollen gums can be gum disease. Without treatment gum disease can cause shrinking gums, loose or lost teeth and an abscess.1
A good plan finds the cause first and says clearly which swelling cannot wait.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first swollen gums appointment?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks where the gums are swollen, how long it has lasted, whether it hurts, bleeds or oozes, and whether you have a fever or a bad taste. You are asked about all your medicines, your health, pregnancy and any braces.
The dentist examines the gums and teeth, measures the pockets and takes X-rays where needed. You then talk through what is causing the swelling, what treatment is needed and how urgent it is, and you can ask any question.
The first visit is for finding the cause and dealing with anything urgent.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for swollen gums in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who examine your gums, and you can ask them how they tell an infection from simple inflammation.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients with gum problems, and a patient mentions Dr Natalia DeSilva in a review about gum problems.
Braces and gum care together
If swelling is linked to braces, orthodontic and gum care can be planned at the same clinic.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to find an infection can be taken there.
Ask what is causing the swelling and whether it could be an infection.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Great experience and the right treatment helped me with my gum problems. Thanks to Dr. Natalia and team.”
“Dr Natalia is highly professional.Takes lot of pain to make you comfortable and explains the steps required.Highly recommended.Thanks”
“Treatment was excellent and done with proper care. Doctor Natalia is very efficient and treats the patient with utmost care without causing any pain. I strongly recommend patients with Dental problems to undergo treatment here at Orion.”
10 Visit us
Swollen gums dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for a dentist for swollen gums in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Visiting Delhi with swollen gums?
If your gums swell while you are visiting Delhi, call us and tell us how long it has lasted and whether there is pain, a fever or facial swelling. A dental abscess needs urgent treatment,2 so do not wait until you fly home. We can examine you, take X-rays and give you written advice and your images to take home.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Swelling with pain or fever should be seen within days, not weeks.
12 Questions
Swollen gums in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi: questions patients ask
Why are my gums swollen?
When is gum swelling an emergency?
When it comes with trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing, a swollen or painful eye, changes in eyesight, or significant swelling of the face, neck or mouth.2
What is a dental abscess?
A build-up of pus caused by infection, which needs urgent dental treatment and will not clear up on its own.2
Can a medicine make my gums swell?
Yes. A review found that phenytoin, calcium-channel blockers and cyclosporine A were associated with gum enlargement, particularly with poor oral hygiene. Do not stop a medicine without talking to your doctor.4
Can braces make gums swell?
Fixed orthodontic treatment was associated with gum enlargement in the review, especially with poor oral hygiene, and cleaning advice and plaque removal were advised.4
Can a wisdom tooth cause swollen gums?
Yes. An infection can start around a wisdom tooth that has broken the skin but lacks room to come through.5
What can I do at home?
Will cleaning make the swelling go down?
In the review, oral hygiene instructions and professional plaque removal appeared effective for gum enlargement.4
Where can I find a dentist for swollen gums near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a dentist for swollen gums in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for swollen gums in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
Are your gums swollen or sore?
Tell us how long it has lasted and whether you take any regular medicines. If the swelling is spreading across your face or neck, or you cannot swallow or breathe easily, go to a hospital emergency department now. Otherwise call us or message us on WhatsApp, and a dentist will look for the cause and explain the treatment.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Treating gum disease
Read this for the stepwise plan if it is gum disease.
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing)
Read this for cleaning below the gum.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Read this if a wisdom tooth is the cause.
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Sources (5)
- NHS website. Gum disease (patient information). Page review date 20 April 2026. www.nhs.uk/conditions/gum-disease/
- NHS website. Dental abscess (patient information). Page review date 18 March 2026. www.nhs.uk/conditions/dental-abscess/
- Chapple ILC, Mealey BL, Van Dyke TE, Bartold PM, Dommisch H, Eickholz P, et al. Periodontal health and gingival diseases and conditions on an intact and a reduced periodontium: consensus report of workgroup 1 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. Journal of Periodontology, 2018;89(Suppl 1):S74-S84. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29926944/
- Nibali L, Lu EM, Paz HES, Kang J, Bostanci N, Belibasakis GN. Risk factors and management of gingival enlargement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2026. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42260319/
- NHS website. Wisdom tooth removal (patient information). Page review date 12 June 2024. www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/wisdom-tooth-removal/
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.