Redness in Gums?

A friend of mine refuses to go to a dentist or doctor for this, so I'm asking if this is serious and he needs to see a professional.





His gums have been red lately, and sometimes swollen. It also bleeds when he brushes his teeth.





I think this may be gum disease but I really have no idea. He brushes everyday but he doesn't floss often or ever see his dentist.

Redness in Gums?
It's probably gum disease. If he really won't go to a dentist, he needs to start flossing everyday and using Listerine. I've found that Listerine will heal gingivitis in less than a week for me.





There is a possibility that it is a symptom of a disease, so if flossing and listerine don't do it, he needs to see his doctor. Gum disease can also be a sign of malnutrition.
Reply:Gum disease
Reply:she dying
Reply:she has Gum disease and yes should go to the dentist





it WILL HURT TO FIX THIS PSHH DONT TELL HER THAT
Reply:Yes it could be gengivitis...periodontal disease, a number of gum disease...he DEF. needs to see a dentist...periodontal disease could eventually cause him to lose all his teeth and even part of his gums if it goes untreated.





You should never play around when it comes to oral/dental hygiene....
Reply:Unless he has major pain and also pain is his teeth, i wouldn't worry.





When i was younger my gums hurt, then my teeth so i went and they removed gum, teeth and bone.





Yes it hurt, so until it comes to that...avoid the dentist...i don't blame your friend.
Reply:Yes, he has a gum disease. Ask him if he wants to wait until all his teeth fall out on their own or go have them pulled now and save the agony. :) In other words, he needs to go to the dentist right away.
Reply:I had this problem and the dentist did a scaling of my gums. I also brushed my teeth more, got a water pik and flossed everynight. There's also something great that I discovered called "Peroxyl" from Colgate. It cleans very well.
Reply:Yes just went thought this with my neighbor. It is gum disease or gingivitis. The teeth will rot and get infected and get the breath from heck if he does not already have this. Try and suggest a salt water rinse and see if that will slow it down. If drugs are involved he is screwed. Flossing will help but it sounds like it has gone to far to really help himself.