Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease.
The main symptom is an inflammatory process (gums are irritated, swollen, reddened, inflamed).
Be sure to consult a dentist, because if left untreated, the risk of periodontitis and tooth loss increases significantly.
Provided for diagnosis:
- Study of dental and medical history, assessment of possible causes of symptoms;
- Checking signs of inflammatory process and plaque;
- Pocket depth measurement;
- Dental X-ray examination;
- Other dental examinations if necessary.
The main goal of the treatment course is to relieve the symptoms and prevent the progression of the disease, thus minimizing any possible complications.
You will get the best results if you start taking care of oral hygiene adequately and give up tobacco.
Treatment methods for gingivitis are:
- Professional teeth cleaning;
- Tooth restoration (if necessary).
If you follow all the dentist's instructions and maintain oral hygiene at home, the gums will return to a healthy state in a few days or weeks.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gingivitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354459
