Itchy gums can be caused by teething, gingivitis and periodontitis.
1. Teething: Itchy gums, such as occurring in children, are mostly caused by the teething period, due to the permanent teeth are erupting, the gums above the itchy and painful symptoms may occur, to be erupted by the permanent teeth, the symptoms can be disappeared.
2. Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gum tissue caused by plaque, calculus, tartar and other factors, mainly manifested as redness and swelling of the edge of the gums, easy to bleed, and some patients will also have the root of the teeth localized itching, swelling, discomfort, bad breath and other symptoms.
3. Periodontitis: Gingivitis further development, alveolar bone resorption, the formation of periodontitis. Gums can be bright red or dark red, soft texture, can be accompanied by gum edema, may also lead to itchy gums, some patients will bleed, overflow pus and so on.
Itchy gums may also be caused by gingival hyperplasia, apical inflammation, etc. It is recommended to go to the regular hospital to improve the examination, and then give targeted treatment.