Possible causes of Swollen gums

11 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Allergic reaction Common Urgent Pediatric
• Aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers, oral ulcers) Common Pediatric
• Dental abscess (collection of pus) Common Pediatric
• Dentures Common
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Common Pediatric
• Herpes stomatitis (viral mouth infection) Common Pediatric
• Oral candidiasis (yeast mouth infection) Common Pediatric
• Oropharyngeal cancer (mouth cancer) Common
• Periodontitis (gum inflammation) Common Pediatric
• Behçet (mouth, eye, and genital ulcers)
• Malnutrition