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Specialization: Dentistry
Gingivitis is a gum illness caused by bacteria accumulating in the mouth. It provokes infection. Despite the gingivitis being an early and milder pathology, the gums suffer greatly. They become red, swollen and sensitive to any stimulus.
Gingivitis is mostly known as periodontal disease. Bacteria, progressing on the gums and affecting them gradually, cause repeated bleeding from time to time.
Is gingivitis serious? It’s determined based on affected area and pathology manifestations.
Bacteria are present in any mouth, but mostly they are harmless. Those species being dangerous for gums form a plaque on teeth – it looks like a sticky membrane. Regular teeth brushing will help getting rid of it – if a person doesn’t do this, the gingivitis spreading risk increases.
Among other things, favorably affecting pathology development are the following:
Certain meds reduce the saliva amount produced, which can provoke gingivitis. In particular:
Mostly, gingivitis is asymptomatic. If it worsens, person feel and discover the following symptoms of gingivitis:
Doctors conduct an initial oral cavity examination for bleeding, redness and swelling, and others. If pathology presence is suspected, the dentist prescribes an X-ray. In more strong cases, a periodontist begins to work with patients.
Why to treat gingivitis? Therapy is mainly aimed at infection eradication and gum restoring. Specialist cleans the teeth, liquidating harmful bacteria, eliminating plaque. Additional gingivitis treat procedures:
Further recommendations are regular and thorough oral hygiene. It prevents further gingivitis.