What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth.
It's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much more serious gum disease called periodontitis and tooth loss.
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene.
Symptoms:
- Swollen or puffy gums
- Dark red gums
- Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss
- Bad breath
- Receding gums
The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that encourages plaque to form on teeth, causing inflammation of the surrounding gum tissues.
Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include:
- Smoking
- Older age
- Dry mouth
- Poor nutrition, including vitamin C deficiency
- Conditions that decrease immunity
- Certain drugs
- Hormonal changes
- Genetics
- Viral and fungal infections
The course of treatment alleviates the symptoms of gingivitis and protects you from the progression of the disease.
First of all you need to follow personal hygiene and if you smoke tobacco, immediately quit smoking.
In the treatment of gingivitis, a professional teeth cleaning procedure and, if necessary, tooth restoration are prescribed.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gingivitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354453
