Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Gingivtis

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Gingivitis is a type of periodontal disease and is when the gums are inflamed. The gums in the teeth destroy the tissues because of the inflammation and infection known as periodontal disease (MedlinePlus n. pag.). Gingivitis typically precedes periodontitis but it is important to understand that not all gingivitis progresses to periodontitis (“Gum Disease” n. pag.). Most of the time gingivitis is from not brushing and flossing which may lead to the use of certain drugs and source of medical disorders. When the gums turn red, swollen, and start bleeding it is usually the sign of the common disease, gingivitis. Gingivitis is sometimes not detected and barely causes any pain in the beginning stages. Nevertheless, gingivitis that is not treated may lead to periodontitis which is a more severe gum disease than gingivitis that can eventually result in tooth loss. Plaque -induced gingivitis, drug- induced gingivitis, vitamin deficiency, infection, and pregnancy, menopause, Leukemia, and an impacted tooth (Pericoronitis) are some of the causes of gingivitis (“Gingivitis: Periodontal” n. pag.). Many symptoms help dentist diagnose whether or not a patient has gum disease (“Gum Disease” n. pag.). Gingivitis has many symptoms, causes, and ways to prevent this gum disease, thankfully, treatment options and therapy are available (“Gingivitis” MedlinePlus n. pag.).

In some cases, even in the late stages, gingivitis may progress painlessly and slowly, creating little obvious signs. Blood while brushing your teeth, red, swollen, or tender gums, insistent bad breath or awful taste in the mouth, withdrawing gums, loose or moving teeth, and much more are some symptoms of gingivitis (“Gum Disease” n. pag.). Other symptoms of gingivitis are: bright r...

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...for all causes of gingivitis are similar but can vary by degrees and stages. In conclusion, this disease can be prevented as well as treated. (Spear 41).

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Spear, Frank. “Using Margin Placement to Achieve the Best Anterior Restorative Esthetics.” Chairside. 2009: 40-46.

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