Alhaurin Dental Centre

WHAT IS GINGIVITIS ?

Simply put it is inflammation of the gum tissue. The most common form is known as plaque-induced gingivitis which is caused when plague attaches itself to the surface of your teeth.

It is the most common form of periodintal disease and allways precedes more serious conditions such as chronic periodontitis.

This non destructive disease is reversible with good oral hygiene but faliure to have treatment can see it quickly progress to periodontitis, where the inflammation results in tissue and bone destruction around the teeth, which can ultimately lead to tooth loss.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS

Swollen gums

Bright red or purple gums

Gums that are tender or painful to the touch

Bleeding gums or bleeding after brushing and/or flossing

Bad breath (halitosis)

Other symptoms may include

Your gums may appear shiny and stretched.

What factors can cause gingivitis ?

The formation of plaque on the surface to the teeth is the main cause of the disease but there are many factors that can lead to the outbreak of gingivitus in our mouths

age

osteoporosis

low dental care utilization (fear, financial stresses, etc.)

poor oral hygiene

overly aggressive oral hygiene such as brushing with stiff bristles

mouth-breathing during sleep

medications that dry the mouth

smoking

genetic factors

pre-existing conditions

Diagnosis and Treatment

If you notice any of the symptoms above you should book an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to prevent the condition from getting any worse.

During the visit to the clinic your dentist carry out clinical tests and will be able to analyse and work out  the level of diesease and advise you of the required tratment 

Prevention

The best way to deal with this dicease is to prevent it happening in the first place

Gingivitis can be prevented through regular oral hygiene that includes daily brushing ,flossing and the use of .[8] Hydrogen peroxide, saline, alcohol or chlorhexidine mouth washes

For Advice on improving your dental hygyne and avoiding problems such as this contact your dentist today for a check up