With professional treatments plus proper at-home oral care, bleeding and swollen gums become reversible.  The current built-up plaque and tartar can be reduced by the dental hygienist by scaling the teeth.  The scaling procedure removes plaque and tartar that get stuck on the infected teeth's surface.  To reverse bleeding gums and swollen gums entail daily control of bacterial plaque.  This makes oral hygiene a prerequisite.   It is in your own hands to stop plaque from building up on teeth and gums.  One should take time to floss and brush teeth on a daily basis. Your dentist may also recommend the use of a natural toothpaste and a tartar reduction rinses.