What is the treatment for gingivitis? 

Contents

 1 gingivitis

 2 Treatment of periodontitis

 3 causes of gingivitis

 4 Prevention of gingivitis

Gingivitis

 Gingivitis is a common gum disease that appears in the form of redness and swelling in the gums, accompanied by bleeding easily when brushing or flossing the teeth, and a distinction must be made between gingivitis and periodontitis, Periodontitis affects the gums surrounding the teeth, while periodontitis also affects the bone surrounding the teeth, and if gingivitis is neglected, the inflammation develops to affect the periodontal, and according to the American Dental Association, gingivitis and periodontitis are the most important causes of tooth loss in adults. Although gingivitis can develop into periodontitis, this is not necessary.

 Gingivitis treatment

 Treatment of gingivitis is based on the principle of removing all factors that lead to the emergence of inflammation, and treatment can be classified into three main categories as follows:

Cleaning teeth

 It is necessary to clean the teeth to remove the layer of plaque and tartar that causes irritation of the gums, and this is done in the dental care clinic, and the teeth are cleaned using either hand tools, ultrasound, or laser, and cleaning includes the following operations:

 Scaling above and below the gums

 Root planing:

In it, contaminated protrusions on the root surface are removed, and then smoothed.

 Using the laser:

The laser is less painful for the patient and does not cause excessive bleeding.

 Use of medicines

 There are a group of medicines that are used to treat gingivitis, including the following:

 Mouthwashes

 Containing chlorhexidine, which has therapeutic properties and has a disinfecting effect on the mouth.

 antiseptic chips

 These chips contain chlorhexidine, which is released from the chip to the gum over time after being placed inside the periodontal pocket after scraping the root.

Antibiotics,

 Doxycycline is used to treat inflamed areas for a long time.

surgical treatment

 Gingivitis is sometimes treated by performing some surgical procedures, including the following:

 Flap surgery:

 In this type of surgery, the gums are surgically raised so that the tartar underneath can be removed, then the bony edges are settled if they are irregular in shape, and this helps to cancel the places that give bacteria an opportunity to hide in them, and then the gums are returned to surround the tooth and eliminate the void Formation between the gum and the tooth. This operation is also called pocket reduction surgery.

 Bone grafts and soft tissue grafts:

 Where separate pieces of bone are placed from the same person, or from a donor, or the grafts may be artificial bone grafts to replace the bones in areas where it has been destroyed as a result of gingivitis, and periodontal grafts are placed in areas that suffer from receding gums or where there is thickness The gums are small, and the periodontal graft is usually taken from the gums that cover the roof of the throat.

 Causes of gingivitis

 The main cause of gingivitis is the accumulation or formation of a layer of plaque,

Plaque is a thin layer of bacteria that collects on the surfaces of the teeth, and the accumulation of plaque below the level of the gums leads to inflammation, and neglecting to remove the plaque leads to its hardening, forming what is known as tartar, and when the inflammation is neglected and left untreated, this leads to the separation of the gums from Age, and the matter may develop to the point of damage to the soft tissues and bone supporting the teeth, which leads to tooth instability, which in turn may lead to tooth loss, and there are many factors that contribute to inflammation in the gums, and these factors include: smoking and chewing tobacco Both reduce the gums' ability to heal.

 Places that are difficult to clean and that form a suitable environment for plaque and tartar gathering, and these places result from the irregular arrangement of the teeth, i.e. tilted and crooked teeth.

 Bad eating habits such as eating foods rich in sugars and carbohydrates, and low in water content, which would increase the chance of plaque formation, and it should be noted that a lack of foods rich in vitamin C may delay or prevent gum healing.

 Some types of drugs and diseases, including epilepsy drugs.

 Such as phenytoin, as well as some medicines for angina and high blood pressure, and these medicines include calcium channel blockers, as well as some medicines used in the treatment of cancer. Lead to lowering the body's immunity such as AIDS, leukemia, some viral and fungal infections, and cancers.

diabetes

This is due to diabetes impairing blood circulation, which reduces the ability of the gums to heal. Changing hormones, as changing hormones increases the sensitivity of the gums and makes them more susceptible to infection, as is the case during pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, at puberty, and in the age of hope,

 It should be noted that periodontal disease accounts for 70-90% of puberty.

 Stress and anxiety, because of their ability to weaken the body's immunity.

 Dry mouth, mouth breathing.

 Prevention of gingivitis

 To prevent gingivitis, the following things must be followed: Brushing the teeth twice a day, and for a better result, it is recommended to brush the teeth after every meal, as brushing the teeth helps to remove stuck food residues and the plaque layer as well, and it is also advisable to clean the tongue because it is a suitable place for bacteria growth It is worth noting that the use of an electric toothbrush is more effective in removing plaque and tartar, and it must be noted that the toothbrush needs to be changed every 3-4 months.

 Cleaning between the teeth using medical dental floss, as the toothbrush cannot clean the spaces between the teeth, and it is recommended to use dental floss at least once a day.

 The use of mouthwash, as it has the ability to remove food residues that are still present even after using a toothbrush and dental floss.

 Refrain from chewing tobacco and smoking.

 Do regular dental cleanings at the dentist's office.