Gingivitis

Gingivitis's disease overview

What is

What is gingivitis ? Gingivitis (or gingivitis) is a condition of redness, plaque and very easy to bleed in the gums

There are two types of gingivitis: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a mild tooth inflammation.

Gingivitis is not dangerous and can be thoroughly treated at the first stage of the disease

Causes of Gingivitis's disease

The most common cause of gingivitis is due to poor oral hygiene. When the immune system weakens, plaque consists of mainly bacteria that will form on the teeth. If the plaque on the teeth, if not removed for more than two to three days, will form tartar (tartar). Since then, plaque and tartar are favorable conditions to stimulate bacteria to grow causing gingivitis

There are also some other causes such as:

  • Using tobacco leads to gingivitis
  • Hormonal changes of pregnant women or after birth

    • Some diseases such as diabetes, cancer, etc., which causes weakened immune systems to lead to gingivitis

    Due to the side effects of some drugs such as antihistamine, antidepressants, ... is the cause of reducing salivation (the ingredient that plays the role of cleansing bacteria) creates what Set for bacteria to grow

    Symptoms of Gingivitis's disease

    Gingivitis often seldom hurts so patients may be inflamed without knowing it. The signs and symptoms of gingivitis may be:

  • Soft, soft gums
  • Self -shrinking benefits
  • Bleeding gums easily when using a toothbrush or dental, can be identified through red or pink on the brush or dentistry
  • Change of gums from a healthy pink to dark brown
  • may often have mouth ulcers
  • The bad breath
  • There is a painful feeling when

    • If not treated with gingivitis, the disease can progress to muscle tissue and bone (periodontal) and can lead to tooth loss

    People at risk for Gingivitis's disease

    Gingivitis is very common in the community and anyone can meet. However, there are some people at risk of gingivitis rather than:

  • People have a habit of protecting poor oral health
  • Smokers, alcohol
  • Elderly people

    • People suffering from diseases such as diabetes, HIV, virus infections or fungi

  • Pregnant women or after birth there is hormonal changes
  • People with poor diet

    • Prevention of Gingivitis's disease

    The most positive preventive measure of gingivitis is to have a positive and regular dental care regime:

  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day and choose a soft bristle brush, gently clean all 4 teeth in the direction of 45 degrees

  • Encourage the use of the warehouse to clean the food plaque on the teeth that the brush does not clean, need to limit the use of toothpicks because it is vulnerable to gums. >
  • Use antiseptic mouthwash as recommended by the doctor
  • Gum massage gums gently to eliminate toothache and massage to enhance blood circulation to the gum area to help treat diseases

    • In addition, there is also a need for a healthy living regime, not hurting your teeth: no smoking and limiting alcohol, having a sufficient diet

    Diagnostic measures for Gingivitis's disease

    Diagnosis of gingivitis should be based on symptoms of gingivitis such as red swollen gums, plaque and bleeding. Besides, it is necessary to check both teeth, gums and tongue in general, find plaque and tartar accumulated to diagnose the cause

    If symptoms are not really clear, it is necessary to do some health tests to detect potential diseases.

    Gingivitis's disease treatments

    Treatment of gingivitis can reverse symptoms and prevent progress and serious complications such as tooth loss. However, the effectiveness of treatment also needs to be dependent and the regime of care and enhance dental hygiene at home

    The methods to treat gingivitis are:

  • Assess the status and clean the oral teeth to remove all traces of plaque and tartar
  • Instructions for patients using effective technical dentistry
  • Regularly monitor and check and clean your oral teeth
  • Repair and restoration of teeth that hinder adequate hygiene (if necessary)

    • See also:

  • Red alarm on dental status in Vietnam
  • What do parents need to do with gingivitis in children?
  • Note when hygiene for preschool children
  • Instructions for dental care for children with each age. >

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