Gum inflammation: symptoms, causes, treatment

Why does gum inflammation occur? What do the initial symptoms of periodontal diseases look like and how to deal with all this? We will tell you about all this in this article, so that you will notice the first signs of the disease in time and immediately begin treatment.

Symptoms of gum inflammation

• Bad breath
• Bleeding
• Redness and swelling
• Soreness

Any of these symptoms is a signal that you should see a periodontist for treatment. By doing so, you will avoid further development of the disease and more serious gum problems.

Bleeding usually occurs while brushing your teeth, and it's hard to miss. If the gum has become sore, then most likely the disease has existed for quite a long time, and we are dealing with its exacerbation. Try not to allow such a development and contact the doctor in time.

Causes of gum inflammation

Poor hygiene.

If you brush your teeth poorly ("hastily"), or if you give up on them altogether, you will develop inflammation of the gums in 2-3 weeks. And, of course, tooth decay. All this requires immediate treatment.

Plaque is a favorite environment for bacteria, which actively multiply in it. In addition, hardened plaque, i.e. tartar, traumatizes the gums, causing the vulnerable soft tissues to become inflamed and sore.

Brush your teeth twice a day - morning and evening. And also be sure to do it competently. And in order to learn all the subtleties of home procedures, you should visit a hygienist once every 6 months for professional oral care

Decreased immunity.

A weakened body does not resist bacteria well, so gum diseases begin to progress quickly in such conditions.

The influence of viruses.

Most often after various kinds of infections, gingivitis - the initial inflammation of the gums - develops.

Vitamin C deficiency.

This "ingredient" is indispensable for the health of the gums!

Poorly fitted crowns.

Sometimes crowns are fixed in such a way that they simply traumatize the soft tissues. Discomfort appears already a few days after installation, at this stage you should immediately seek help from a doctor. But it is best to carefully consider the choice of dentistry even before prosthetics!

Treatment of gum inflammation

Competent and effective treatment can only be prescribed by a specialist, a periodontist. Diagnosis of problems, cleaning of periodontal pockets, disinfection - this is not a complete list of procedures that will help to restore the health of your gums. In complicated cases, the doctor may prescribe taking antibiotics to relieve gum inflammation.

Florida Probe Diagnosis.

To properly examine the condition of your gums, your periodontist first conducts a thorough examination with the Florida Probe. After all, it is impossible to make a competent treatment plan without knowing the situation of the disease. Florida Probe paints a complete picture of your gums' health: the doctor inserts a thin probe into the gum pocket and the system "speaks" all irregularities.

In addition, the result of the examination is also displayed on the monitor. The information is presented in the most accessible and detailed way, and it is easy for you, as a patient, to understand the condition of your gums.

Vector cleansing.

Gum inflammation develops because dental deposits accumulate in the sub-gingival area. The Vector helps eliminate plaque and tartar buildup in a single treatment. As a result, the inflammatory processes gradually subside and the condition of the gums noticeably improves.

If you regularly cleanse with the Vector system, you can avoid the recurrence of gum disease. By the way, such hygiene is also necessary for preventive purposes!

FotoSan disinfection.

In order to completely eliminate gum inflammation, the bacterial film must be destroyed. The FotoSan technology does this perfectly: the periodontal pocket is filled with gel and then illuminated with a special lamp. Gum soreness disappears after the first treatment! Photodynamic therapy is an effective means of eliminating periodontal diseases.

The most important plus of FotoSan technology is that it always works - bacteria do not adapt to this drug, as it happens when using antibiotics.

But what to do if there is no possibility to go to the doctor right now, and the pain in the gums does not stop?

• Dental gels
  There are many preparations in the pharmacy to anesthetize and "freeze" the gum
• Herbal rinses
  Chamomile, sage, eucalyptus - all these decoctions are suitable for relieving inflammation
• Chlorhexidine
  An antiseptic gargle solution will reduce gum inflammation
• Ginger
  A natural antiseptic - can be used fresh or made into a gargle solution