Look for: Sudden throat pain, swollen glands, white streaks on tonsils If your symptoms are more severe, you may have strep throat – a bacteria infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.
Dentists may recommend medicated mouthwashes, ointments, or toothpaste to treat swollen gums. Good oral hygiene can help prevent swollen gums and reduce the duration of symptoms. Swollen gums ...