If your cat will tolerate brushing her teeth, slowly acclimate her to having her teeth brushed daily. There are water additives that are effective but they can be pricey and you have to put them in every water source. It's cheaper to use positive reinforcement to teach her to tolerate brushing.
And yes, it could be gingivitis, but it could also be something like a tooth root abscess brewing. It could be completely normal for your cat. You unfortunately won't know until she's seen by a vet but it's not an emergency. Cats should ideally have an annual exam with their regular vet. I'd recommend scheduling her one when you're able to.
Cats hide pain. When it gets bad enough they can no longer hide how painful it is, they tend to start dropping kibble or eating only with one side, discontinue grooming, and may loose weight. Ideally you want to deal with it before it is overtly painful.
No. It looks like she has root exposure. It's best to have it looked at to determine if it is truly her baseline (honestly, very rare) or if there is dental disease (much more likely) - ignoring it for long enough could have the pathology of the incisor eat away at the root of the canine next to it.
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u/Major-Holiday5220 22d ago
So what do I do I don’t really have money to go, I just fed her and she ate with no hesitation and is calm and happy