What is Gingivitis

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Gingivitis also know as bleeding gum is the periodontal disorder characterized by irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding gum commonly caused due to poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis is the common condition. Gingivitis need to treat promptly and as soon as possible, because its lead to serious periodontitis (gum inflammation) and eventually loss of tooth.

What causes Gingivitis?

1. Poor oral hygiene leads plague formation resulting in bacterial infection
2. Smoking
3. Diabetes
4. Leukemia, HIV/AIDS and wegner disease
5. Fungal and viral infection
6. Addison disease
7. Pregnancy
8. Taking steroid drugs
9. Anti-hypertensive medication 

What are the signs and symptoms of Gingivitis?

1. Redness, swelling and pain of gum
2. Bleeding gum during eating or brush tooth
3. Bad breath
4. Dental caries

What are the complications of Gingivitis?

1. Serious periodontal disorder
2. Tooth loss
3. Increase the risk of heart attack and lung disease.

How is Gingivitis diagnosed?

Diagnosis of gingivitis relies on patient’s signs and symptoms, some time blood lab examination is required to rule out other condition.

What is the treatment of Gingivitis?

1. Good oral hygiene
2. Brush teeth twice a day
3. Floos two times a days
4. Regular check up with a dentist to remove plaque
5. Antibiotics, anti-fungal is used in serious periodontal disorder
6. Treatment of underlying disorder

What is the prognosis of Gingivitis?

Prognosis is excellent with prompt management.

References:

• mayoclinic.com
• emedicinehealth.com
• emedicine.medscape.com
• Wikipedia.com

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