Gingivitis Symptoms and Treatment

There is a mild form of periodontal disease that is called gingivitis. If you have swelling or a redness around the gum area, you are most likely suffering from gingivitis. If you have gingivitis, your gums also will bleed easily when you brush or floss your teeth. When you put the slightest pressure in your gums, they can start bleeding. Also, if the gums change color, that can also be a sign of gingivitis.

Not a lot of pain is associated with the symptoms of gingivitis, which makes it tough to diagnose. You would think you’d feel pain with all the blood, but it’s easy to ignore. For this reason, there are millions of Americans suffering from some level of gingivitis, especially those individuals over the age of 35. Most people think it’s normal for your gums to bleed when it is a sign of this periodontal disease.

Bad hygiene is the number one cause of gingivitis. If the plaque isn’t completely removed from your teeth, the plaque will release toxins into your mouth. These toxins irritate and harm your gums. In just a few days’ time, the plaque that has been left behind will turn to calculus, or its more common name of tartar.

You cannot remove the tartar buildup at home. You have to consult a dentist who will use a special tool to scrape the tartar away. Since the tartar on your teeth cannot be removed easily, its continued presence on your teeth will make them irritate the gums. The compounds of the tartar will make the problem worse by giving the bacteria another place to grow and cause issues in your mouth.

Gingivitis is not only caused by poor dental hygiene. It can appear as a result of some medications, genetics, fluctuating hormones and diseases like diabetes and leukemia. If you are struggling with a viral or fungal infection like oral thrush or herpes, you will also have problems with your gums. If your immune system is at all lowered, you can have gingivitis because the body will have a tougher time fighting off the bacteria in your mouth.

Poor nutrition can also cause gingivitis. If you do not have enough Vitamin B or C or calcium, you can start to see the beginning signs of periodontal disease.

There are a number of different treatment options for gingivitis. If you think you have this disease, contact your dentist to start proactively combating the symptoms and the problems up front. You will probably need a thorough teeth cleaning with the special scraping tool.

You can find other ways to treat and prevent gingivitis in the future as well with better at-home brushing and flossing routines. If you brush at least twice a day and use a new toothbrush every three months, you are already doing a great job. Flossing daily is another important step and be sure to floss all of your teeth, not just the easy ones up front. Talk with your dentist about gingivitis to stop it now before the condition gets worse.

         

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