And the precursor of this condition is often swollen gums.
And according to toothpaste brandCrest, the most common cause of inflammation is actually gum disease.
If left untreated, this can lead to a more serious form of gum disease called periodontitis.
Thankfully, if you spot the first stages of gum disease (i.e.
swollen gums) you could stop it in its tracks before it progresses to periodontitis.
But swollen gums aren’t always a sign of gum disease.
