Do i have gum diesease?

Question

my gums are sort of itchy and they hurt like a snitch, i scratch them alot so much they bleed. now i think they are swollen..i dont clean my hands as much as i should so im not suure if the germs on my hands can affect. im just a kid. ]'= i dont wanna tell my mommy and daddy

HELP

Answer 1

You might have gingivitis. I think the cause of the itchiness in the gums is lack of cleansing and brushing your teeth. Do you brush your teeth before you go to bed,and brush at least 2 times a day? If you don't brush your teeth you could have plaque,tartar,decay,and bacteria build up. Which could damage your teeth and gums. Plus you could lose your teeth.Thats not good. When your gums itch try not to scratch because that could increase inflammation on the gums and irritate it. I'm actually not sure too about if the germs on your hands could affect the itchiness of your gums. It might? You could call a dentist to find out if you want. You should not scratch your gums to the point they bleed. How come you don't want to tell your parents? I'm sure your parents would like to know. Hope your gums get better. Make sure to take good care of your teeth. Teeth is very important to have.

Answer 2

How old are you?