Acute gingivitis

Acute gingivitis definition

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Gingivitis is one of the most common diseases associated with gums. The gums are one of the most important parts of the mouth, providing a good foundation for the teeth to grow. And much like a building built of weak foundations, teeth residing on disease prone gums are more susceptible to problems like root exposures and teeth falling out.

Gingivitis is often diagnosed by it’s tell tale set of symptoms. These include purple, bright red or swollen gums that are painful to touch and tend to bleed after brushing. It occurs due to a number of different reasons, the most common of which is inadequate oral care, which results in the accumulation of plaque in the gaps between teeth. Plaque is a natural consequence of housing bacteria in the mouth. Initially, it is just a soft yellow layer over the teeth, but it can start to harden in about 24 hours, eventually forming rock-hard tartar over 10 days. Plaque acts as a breeding ground of additional bacteria in the mouth, and accumulates in grooves in the gums as well as between the teeth. Bacteria that reside in the plaque tend to produce chemicals such as digestive enzymes as well as a variety of toxins that result in the inflammation of gums, which can lead to severe gingivitis over time.

Acute gingivitis treatment

Generally, developing good oral habits is the best way to prevent gingivitis. This includes daily brushing at least twice, early in the morning and before going to bed, and also flossing every day. Brushing helps to remove the thin layer of plaque that forms over the teeth, evicting any bacteria residing in it. However, tooth brushes can not reach some areas of the mouth, particularly the gaps between teeth, so flossing is essential to remove plaque that might be trapped in the gaps between teeth as well as on the gums. In addition to this, using a good mouthwash is also known to curb the increase of bacteria. Dentists recommend “mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol and chlorohexidine” to help prevent gingivitis.

 

If you should be suffering from severe gingivitis, you best bet is to go to the dentist immediately and seek medical treatment. Medical treatment usually focuses on the removal of plaque from the teeth and gaps and groves in the gums. Simply by periodically visiting the dentist for cleaning teeth and practicing good oral health at home, it can be easily controlled. Dentists usually use techniques like scaling, root planning, curettage and using the mouthwashes mentioned above to help control this acute gum disease. They also recommend the use of “interdental brushes”, which are specially designed to remove any food particles and plaque buildup in the gaps between teeth, where traditional tooth brushes can not penetrate.

 

If left untreated, gingivitis can lead a number of serious oral problems, ranging from teeth falling out to diseases like periodontitis. Simply by keeping check of our oral health and developing good dental habits, we can prevent painful condition, because wounds can heal, but teeth can not grow back.

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