суботу, 14 січня 2012 р.

How to identify and treat gingivitis

If you are familiar with the terminologies involved in oral health, then you have probably heard of the term gingivitis which is associated with infections of the gums. Gum diseases are actually categorized into two; there is periodontitis and there is gingivitis. For this specific case of gingivitis, it refer to mild inflammation of your gums though it can still be quite a nuisance and painstaking. Failure to respond to this mild case of gum disease will only lead to persisting complications and the worse case scenario will lead to the feared periodontitis. For this worse case scenario, there is a lot more to worry about apart from the usual pain. This is because it can lead to the loss of teeth and probably the destruction of the entire jaw bone.

Studies have also shown that there is a ripple effect to ignoring the treatment of gum disease. It has been noted that ignoring to respond to gum diseases may only lead to an increased risk of heart disease and in a worst case scenario, a stroke may be possible. The good thing is that all this can be avoided so long as you respond to the causes of gingivitis with instant and effective treatment. The main causes of gingivitis have been pointed to poor dental case. Once you have had food in your mouth and you fail to clean the mouth thoroughly, there is usually the formation of bacteria and with time, this leads to the formation of plaque. Failure to remove the plaque build up will harden it and make it stick firmly at the base of your teeth.

It is both the plaque and tartar that lead to the severe cases of gingivitis. Apart from the poor dental care, other causes of gingivitis include injury to your gums which may have occurred as a result of the aggressive brushing of teeth and flossing. Poorly controlled diabetes, hormonal changes during pregnancy and tobacco use are some of the main causes of gingivitis. These are just but a few of the main causes which can very easily be prevented by ensuring that a number of procedures and treatment methods are adhered to. It would also be important to be able to identify the signs and symptoms associated with gingivitis so that you can know what you’re experiencing.

It’s highly likely to be diagnosed with gingivitis if your gums bleed easily, your gums are tender to any form of touch, you have swollen gums, you tend to develop mouth sores easily, you have persistently bad breath, your teeth are loose or unusually sensitive or if it hurts when you chew. The main treatment for gingivitis will involve a deep cleaning procedure by your dentist. This will go a long way in offsetting the bacteria and any cases of inflammation. Once the doctor has done his part, you will need to maintain a consistent dental care and hygiene so that the process can gradually be reversed for the better as with today’s medical technology, this is very much possible.

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