| Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. |
| The cause of gingivitis is the bacteria in dental plaque. |
| This disease is reversible with good oral hygiene practices. |
| When brushing and flossing techniques are not carried out effectively, this allows plaque,
a soft sticky substance made up of harmful bacteria to build up along the gum line.
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| The bacteria in it can result in the infection and inflammation of your gums; they will look
red and puffy. |
| This condition is known as gingivitis and nearly all adults suffer from this to some degree. |
| Bleeding when brushing or flossing your teeth is one of the earliest signs of gingivitis. |
| Plaque left for any length of time will start to harden and form calculus or “tartar” on your teeth. |
| This cannot be removed by tooth brushing alone,and requires specialist scaling by your hygienist or dentist.
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| At this early stage gum disease is reversible. |
| Regular visits to the hygienist will help you return to and
maintain gingival health. |
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Gingivitis symptoms - First signs of Gum Disease |
| Many people visit their dentist with serious periodontal disease because they are not aware of what gum disease
looks like in its early stages. |
There are some early signs of gum disease that help us to detect it and fight it before it becomes a serious
problem :
- Bleeding gums during brushing or flossing
- Red, tender or swollen gums
- Loss of attachment between teeth and gums - pocket creation
- Receding gums that make teeth look longer than normal
- Sensitive teeth or pain on chewing
- Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth
- Increased mobility of teeth
- Pus coming from between your teeth and gums (abscess)
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| Pain is usually not a symptom, which partly explains why the periodontal disease may become advanced before it is
diagnosed.
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| Many people tend to ignore the most common syptoms such as bleeding gums and receding gums, considering them as
normal. |
| If detected in its early stages gum disease can be reversed,
so see your dentist if you notice any of the gingivitis symptoms. |
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