Gingivitis: Causes & Effective Treatment

 

Gingivitis means inflammation of gums, and it mostly occurs due to a film of plaque or bacteria on your teeth. Although it is non-destructive kind of periodontal disease if left untreated can progress to periodontitis.

Most of the time, patients may not even know that they have gingivitis because its signs are mild. The initial symptoms of gingivitis are red and puffy gums, and it bleeds when you brush your teeth. There are two types of gingivitis diseases.

• Dental Plaque-induced gingivitis disease is caused by systemic factors, plaque, medications or malnutrition.

• Non-Plaque induced gingivitis disease is caused by a specific virus, fungus or bacterium.

Causes

Accumulation of bacterial plaque around or between the teeth results in gingivitis. The bacteria available in the plaque produce toxins which irritate the gums and lead to make them red and puffy. Other things that increase the risk of gingivitis are:

Smoking & Tobacco users are seven times more likely to get gum diseases than people who don’t smoke.

Poor Oral Hygiene like not brushing & flossing daily.

Stress can weaken your immune system and affect your ability to fight against infection and gum diseases.

Hormonal Changes like puberty, menopause, menstruation cycle and pregnancy cause inflammation in your gums.

Chronic Diseases such as cancer, diabetes and HIV that affect the ability to deal with an infection like gum diseases.

Prevention & Treatment

Care At Home

• Anti-gingivitis toothpaste helps to remove the plaque from your teeth and around gum lines.
• Anti-gingivitis mouthwash neutralizes plaque bacteria buildups.
• Brushing regularly or two times maintains oral health.
• Floss at least once a day reduces gingivitis-causing plaque.

Dental Care

Stay in touch with dentists for your teeth checkup at least once in six months. If you notice the signs of gingivitis, immediately contact the professionals to remove the plaque or tartar.

At King Street Dental Care, we offer quality dental care services in Waterloo & Kitchener. Whether you want the treatment of gum diseases or looking for oral health care tips, feel free to schedule your consultation with our professionals.