When a person has early gum disease or gingivitis, he may have gum irritation, swollen gums and gums that bleed easily. When a person fails to seek and apply proper treatments for swollen gums and other dental problems this may put him at risk for a more advanced gum disease condition called periodontitis. When periodontitis is present, your teeth can be in danger of separating form the gums. Teeth may appear longer as the gums pull away from the teeth, teeth do not fit together as before, mobile or shaky teeth, bleeding of the gums while brushing, flossing or probing, itchy gums and persistent bad breath may be present. Seek treatments for gum disease by visiting your dentist and reverse early gum disease by proper oral home care and natural remedies.