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Why Would Gums Be Overgrown?

November 4, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — applegate @ 2:48 pm
woman holding an illustration in front of her face with gum overgrowth on it

Most of the time, you feel generally content with your smile, until one day, you see that your gum tissue seems to have expanded and overgrown. In other words, your teeth look smaller and your gums more prominent. Although this symptom can be common, this issue isn’t something you should ignore. Overgrown gums can come from several sources, but your dentist can help you identify the reason and then provide treatment to resolve it. Here are some of the causes.

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