How Gingivitis is caused?

The gum inflammation or Gingivitis is a periodontal disease caused due to bacterial growth under the gum line. If it is not prevented or properly treated, it can cause gum bleeding, tissue erosion and ultimately teeth loosening.

How Gingivitis is caused?

The periodontitis disease or Gingivitis is caused due to the bacteria in the plaque that builds up in the mouth due to the food particles and cause swelling and bleeding to the gums. In early stages of plaque formation, the gum line causes irritation and inflammation in the gums. If the problem persists, the plaque causes damage to the tissues and bones in the mouth. Spaces create between the gum line and the teeth and debris continue to settle in those spaces, which can cause infection to the gum line. With time, the bacterial growth causes erosion of the gums and tissues and the patient might lose teeth or face complicated mouth infections. 

How to diagnose Gingivitis?

The plaque formation is not really obvious in early stages, since it is painless. But if it persists for a long time, the gums swell and cause irritation. The patient is diagnosed of Gingivitisand gum infection by observing the symptoms of gum disease which include;

·       Bleeding from gums and inflammation in the mouth after brushing

·       Tendering and reddening of gums

·       Bad breathe even after brushing

·       Receding and swelling of gums

·       Spaces and deep pockets in the gum line

·       Loosening or shifting of teeth

·       Gum infection on molars

·       Increased sensitivity and movement of teeth 

How to get rid of Gingivitis?

The Gingivitiscan be prevented by effective plaque control and mouth cleaning. Daily brushing and flossing teeth followed by professional dental care and cleaning can control plaque and tartar development on the teeth and gum line and help you to get rid of Gingivitis and other mouth diseases. Different techniques and methods to get rid of gum diseases have been discussed below in detail:

·       Proper Brushing and Flossing

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, especially after the last meal of the day can prevent plaque and gum disease. Use a tooth brush with soft bristles and use a new one after every three months.Use handheld floss for effective flossing.

·       Discontinue Smoking and Tobacco Intake

Tobacco and cigarettes are a hazard to your body and mouth. Tobacco intake develops periodontitis and mouth infections. The medication to Gingivitis would go ineffective if you do not quit smoking.

·       Healthy and Balanced Diet

Healthy diet and nutrition can mobilize your immune system and avoid diseases including Gingivitis. Include fruits and vegetables in your diet that are rich in vitamins especially Vitamin C and Vitamin E like nuts, citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli and others.

·       Cut-down Stress

Medical experts suggest to cut-down depression and stress to make the immune system of your body more effective. In this way you your body will be able to fight against infections including mouth diseases.

·       Refrain from Clenching or teeth grinding

Grinding or clenching teeth can cause erosion to the tissues. Avoid such actions that put force on the tissues that support your teeth otherwise the pockets appear between the gum line and the teeth.

·       Dental Medication

There are different dental medication processes to cure Gingivitis. Some medication methods involve surgery like grafting, flapping and pocket reduction to recover the infected tissues and gums. Other medication methods are non-surgical like scaling, cleaning and planting roots. These dental therapies can halt plaque development under the gum line.

Home remedies of how to get rid of Gingivitis

Besides the medication to cure Gingivitis, some home remedies can also speed up the tissue healing. These therapies can only be practiced along with the dental cure under the supervision of your advisor. These remedies consist of;

·       Oral Probiotics

In Oral Probiotics remedy, the good bacteria known asLactobacillus reuteriis implanted in the mouth after using oral antiseptics to create a balance of mouth bacteria. The good bacteria is obtained from saliva and milk.

·       Ubiquinone

The use of Ubiquinone or Coenzyme Q10transforms the sugars and fats into useful energy and cure different diseases like congestive heart failure, gum disease and diabetes.

·       Oral Rinsing

Oral rinsing containing antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide can relieve from swollen gums and inflammation.

·       Corsodyl Spray

The corsodyl spray containing chlorohexidine gluconate is quite effective in medicating mouth infections and gum inflammation due to its antiplaque significant. The Corsodyl spray is used in place of brushing after dental surgery.

·       Gengigel Gel

TheGengigel gel is made up of hyaluronic acid and it can heal infected tissues.