Gingivitis treatment
What to do about bleeding gums and bad breath?
«There is blood when I brush my teeth and I feel unpleasant odor from the mouth during the day. Over time, the gums started to hurt and I decided to see a dentist. Of course, there was no time to get preventive dental checkups» — this is how most patients suffering from gingivitis start their story.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and interdental papilla due to the amount of bacteria that has been piling up on the teeth.
If you notice changes in your gums and see such symptoms as:
- Swollen or red gums
- Uncomfortable feelings while eating
- Bad breath (halitosis).
Do not delay your visit to the dentist!
What causes gingivitis?
Some factors you should pay attention to:
- Neglect of oral hygiene (home and professional)
- Lack of vitamin C
- Hormonal changes (risk group — pregnant and teenagers)
- Bad habits (smoking)
- Dental restorations that don’t fit properly
- Weakened immunity
- Gastrointestinal tract diseases
- Difficulty teething of wisdom teeth
- Diabetes
If you do not visit the dentist regularly, there is a danger of irreversible process in the gums that may be advancing into periodontal disease (under the base of the gums forms «the pocket» in which the plaque and food particles are stuffed, that leads to development of harmful microorganisms).
Our dentist, periodontist
Oleksandr Biriuk
Provides treatment for gingivitis, periodontitis, diagnostics of oral diseases, professional oral hygiene, and caries prevention programs.
How to prevent and treat gingivitis?
- Regular checkups with a dentist
- Professional oral hygiene that removes accumulation of microorganisms on teeth and gums (microbial biofilm)
- Sanitation (treatment) of the oral cavity
Integrated approach to gingivitis treatment in Н-Clinic
It is essential to find out the cause of gum inflammation. If it is, for example, displays of diabetes in the oral cavity, we provide local treatment and, when needed, recommend doctors from various specialties for general diseases cure.
We will have your teeth professionally cleaned and teach you proper technique of brushing teeth at home.
We will also help to choose personal hygiene items that will keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Furthermore, we will develop for you control checkups schedule that will prevent the occurrence of any problems in the oral cavity.
Appointment with a doctor
3 important things in gingivitis prevention
Regular examinations at the dentist
Regular prophylactic examinations at a dentist – are a guarantee of the health of teeth and gums. Diseases are always better to warn than to cure.
Brush your teeth appropriately
At least twice a day, brush your teeth with an individually selected toothpaste and use a toothbrush with appropriate rigidity of the bristles.
Professional hygiene
To prevent gingivitis, it is important to clean the surface of the teeth from the microbial biofilm in a timely manner. Also, it is important to eliminate caries and other diseases of the oral cavity quickly.
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