Signs of gingivitis? What complications does gingivitis leave behind? How to treat?

Signs of gingivitis

Normally, people with symptoms of gingivitis often have some signs such as redness and swelling, bleeding easily when brushing their teeth, loose tooth roots and often itchy gums. 

Gingivitis often develops in the following stages: 

• First stage

Gums show symptoms of swelling

This is the stage when the patient becomes aware of abnormal changes in the gums. Gums begin to swell, become redder, and often bleed more easily than usual. Although experiencing unusual symptoms, the tooth root is still quite solid and has no bone or tissue damage.

Because it is in the budding stage, treatment is not difficult. You can fix it by brushing your teeth every 2 days, not using a toothpick and instead using a dental toothpick to floss your teeth.

• Later stage

Gums begin to bleed in the later stages

When gingivitis becomes more and more severe due to not being detected and treated promptly, the treatment process also becomes more complicated and difficult. 

At this time, the inner gum layer and jawbone have been pushed back and created gaps in the dental cavities. This makes it easy for leftover food to get stuck in this hole, causing infection. 

This prolonged condition causes the immune system to focus on preventing bacteria. Therefore, more antibacterial toxins and enzymes will be secreted to fight connective tissue, causing teeth to become looser.

The gums in the later stages are still swollen, red, bleeding, causing pain, and there are even some cases of swollen cheeks with an unpleasant odor. In long-term cases, the tooth roots will gradually be exposed, causing loss of aesthetics. As the hole becomes more and more obvious, the jawbone is destroyed and leaves no place for the teeth to attach, causing loosening and falling out.

What complications does gingivitis cause?

Risk of tooth loss if gingivitis is not treated promptly

Dangerous complications will occur if gingivitis is not treated promptly. Over time, this condition will spread to muscle and bone tissue, and even face the risk of tooth loss. In particular, oral health is seriously threatened as well as affecting overall health.

In some studies, it has been shown that gingivitis leading to periodontitis can increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases. When the disease becomes severe with impaired lung function, inhaling bacteria from the mouth into the lungs increases the risk of pneumonia.

In addition, gingivitis also makes it more difficult for the body to control blood levels if the infection is severe.

In particular, pregnant women with oral health problems will be at risk of premature birth or low birth weight compared to women with good oral health.

Treatment measures for inflammation gingivitis

Gingivitis can be treated with the following methods:

Home treatment

Using salt water

This is a cheap and very popular material. Salt has the effect of reducing pain, soothing wounds, reducing infections and significantly improving bad breath. 

You just need to stir the mixture including: 1 teaspoon of salt mixed with 1 cup of warm water, then gargle for 30 seconds. Do it 2-3 times a day to get the best results.

Use coconut oil

Coconut oil is an effective ingredient in treating gingivitis

Treating gingivitis with coconut oil is considered a safe method. The ingredients of this ingredient contain good levels of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory lauric acid. In addition, rinsing your mouth with 10ml of coconut oil for about 20 minutes will significantly help remove plaque, thereby preventing gingivitis.

Please also note that do not let coconut oil touch your throat and rinse your mouth with warm water. Should be done once a day for high effectiveness.

Lemongrass essential oil

Lemongrass essential oil is very good at removing plaque because it contains chlorhexidine content in the ingredients. You mix lemongrass essential oil with 250ml of water and rinse your mouth for about 30 seconds and then rinse with warm water.

Use aloe vera

The chlorhexidine content in aloe vera has the function of reducing discomfort, pain and removing plaque. With this method, you only need to hold pure aloe vera juice for about 30 seconds and then rinse your mouth with warm water. Do it 1-2 times/day. 

Treatment with western medicine

Tooth scaling

Plaque and tartar formation are the main cause of gingivitis. Therefore, scaling teeth is the first method prescribed by dentists. Because removing tartar will kill bacteria, disease-causing agents and effectively prevent gingivitis.

Take antibiotics

For mild gingivitis, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics. The medicine will have a bactericidal effect, reducing symptoms of redness and swelling.

Normally, the drugs prescribed for use include: Azithromycin, Metronidazole, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline... Depending on the symptoms, the doctor will prescribe appropriate medicine for the patient.

Pain relievers

Pain relievers are used for severe cases of the disease. At this time, the medicine has the effect of eliminating pain, eating better and sleeping better.

Anti-inflammatory medicine:

This is considered a special enzyme, helping to speed up chemical reactions. Helps reduce the symptoms of edema and swollen gums.

Mouthwash

The chemical ingredients in mouthwash will remove bacteria, remove plaque and leftover food. Not only does it help keep your breath fresh and prevent gingivitis.

Dental treatment

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Therefore, you can completely feel secure in treating gingivitis at Lac Viet Intech Dental Clinic.