Swollen Gums

The problem of swollen gums is one of the most common ailments in which the gums gets red and swollen also bleed easily. This disease is medically known as Gingivitis that causes little pain in its early stages however if it is not treated it may progress to periodontitis that is a condition of severe gum disease that can also lead to tooth loss.

Causes : This gum problem of swelling is most commonly caused due to inadequate brushing and flossing. Plaque remains along the gum line in the mouth due to improper brushing and flossing when plaque remains for long hours it hardens into tartar which leads to plaque induced gingivitis. Gingivitis can also be caused due to an overgrowth of gum tissue which makes removal of plaque even more difficult. Other causes of Gingivitis include Vitamin deficiency, infections, pregnancy, menopause, leukemia and impacted tooth.

Prevention and Treatment : These dental problems of swollen gum can be prevented through maintaining general hygiene conditions that include regular oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing. The rigorous plaque control programs along with periodontal scaling are other helpful measures for preventing swollen gums.

The process of dental treatment of swollen gums is performed with a thorough cleaning of the teeth and gums. Along with it thorough oral hygiene is also necessary. The removal of plaque is not a painful procedure and the gums regain their normal condition between one and two weeks. Proper oral hygiene includes proper brushing of teeth twice a day and flossing also usage of anti- bacterial rinses or mouthwashes helps great deal for curing gingivitis.

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