Untreated swollen gum's can lead into different impacts on dental and medical health. Dental health impact includes its progression to periodontal disease that it can lead to eventual loss of tooth. Like having a cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are some known impacts of advance periodontal diseases. Because when gum infection takes it toll, gum's are under attack. Gum infection is acquired when proper oral care is not observed increasing the risk of gingivitis, bleeding and swollen gum's. Also gums that appear red in color, tender and puffy are the primary indications that gum's are under attack by gum infection. Gum infection is an inflammation of gum's caused by harmful bacteria that forms into plaque causing inflammation- swollen gum's.