10 Gingivitis Symptoms
Symptom #4: Warmth or Heat
Warmth or heat is a cardinal sign of inflammation along with pain, redness, swelling, and loss of function. Inflammation occurs as a response to injury or irritants, pathogen, and damaged cells. It is a process initiated by the body in an attempt to clear necrotic cells, initiate repair, and clear out pathogens.
Heat or warmth happens when the blood flow increases to the affected area. Internal inflammation does not usually cause an apparent increase in heat. In gingivitis, the area of the jaw surrounding the affected gums may feel warm to the touch.
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