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What Is The Reason Behind Swelling Of Gums?

On a couple of occasions when I've been running/hiking etc...There are times when I can't catch my breath very easy and my gums start to swell(even bleed) Other than just being out of shape(obviously) is there anything I should be worried about or have checked out? Thx.
Mon, 19 May 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,u may have gingival pocket and bone loss,bleeding gums is due to gingivitis,, so do salt water gargle thrice daily,and do massage the gingiva with ur pulp of the finger,,u need to consult a periodontist for a cleaning of ur teeth and gingiva to remove plaque and calculus,, do be active to reduce ur panting ..hope it helps..tc
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What Is The Reason Behind Swelling Of Gums?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,u may have gingival pocket and bone loss,bleeding gums is due to gingivitis,, so do salt water gargle thrice daily,and do massage the gingiva with ur pulp of the finger,,u need to consult a periodontist for a cleaning of ur teeth and gingiva to remove plaque and calculus,, do be active to reduce ur panting ..hope it helps..tc