If you experience gum pain, swelling, redness, or bleeding, you should have your gums examined for inflammation, as these are early signs of gum disease. Inflammation in the soft tissues of the mouth can worsen without treatment, progressing to more serious stages and leading to loss of the bone that supports the teeth. This, in turn, causes teeth to become loose and eventually fall out. It’s crucial not only to eliminate the symptoms but also to identify the underlying cause.
Causes of Gum Inflammation
The main and most significant cause of gum inflammation and periodontal disease is poor oral hygiene. Plaque buildup on the teeth promotes bacterial growth, and the toxins released by these bacteria are absorbed into the plaque. Together, these factors lead to the development of gingivitis, and if left untreated, to periodontitis. In advanced stages, without timely treatment, the disease can cause loosening and loss of teeth.
Certain systemic conditions can also contribute to gum disease, such as vitamin deficiency, reduced immunity, metabolic disorders, heredity, hormonal therapy, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, and other general health issues.
In advanced stages, periodontitis becomes much more difficult to treat. The presence of purulent infections in the mouth is dangerous for the entire body, as bacteria enter the bloodstream, spreading infection and weakening the immune system. Moreover, constant pain, difficulty chewing, and tooth loss significantly affect quality of life.
Certain systemic conditions can also contribute to gum disease, such as vitamin deficiency, reduced immunity, metabolic disorders, heredity, hormonal therapy, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, and other general health issues.
In advanced stages, periodontitis becomes much more difficult to treat. The presence of purulent infections in the mouth is dangerous for the entire body, as bacteria enter the bloodstream, spreading infection and weakening the immune system. Moreover, constant pain, difficulty chewing, and tooth loss significantly affect quality of life.
Types of Gum Diseases
- Gingivitis - Inflammation of the gums that does not yet affect the tooth-supporting tissues. With timely treatment, it can be completely cured without consequences.
- Periodontitis - An advanced form of gingivitis, characterized by bone tissue atrophy. Gum and bone pockets form, allowing bacteria to accumulate. This eventually leads to loss of bone support, tooth mobility, and tooth loss.
- Gum Recession - A condition not caused by bacterial plaque but by mechanical trauma. The gum recedes, exposing the tooth root. As a result, teeth become more sensitive to hot, cold, and sweet foods. These areas are harder to clean, allowing plaque to build up more easily and potentially leading to root caries.
As mentioned, in advanced cases, periodontitis is much harder to treat, and purulent inflammation in the mouth poses a danger to overall health due to infection entering the bloodstream and weakening the immune system.
Treatment Methods in Dentistry
To choose the most effective treatment method, a thorough oral diagnosis is performed. Sometimes, an X-ray is needed to assess the condition of the bone tissue.
The main stage in gum treatment is professional oral hygiene. Using special tools and devices, the dentist removes soft plaque and tartar. When multiple gum and bone pockets are present, cleaning is done in several stages under anesthesia. In more complex cases, surgical intervention may be required.
To treat gum recession, surgeons can lift the gum margin back toward the tooth, often using a tissue graft taken from the patient’s palate.
However, professional treatment must always be complemented by proper home oral care. At our clinic, doctors pay special attention to this aspect — we will teach, explain, and correct any mistakes in your home dental hygiene routine.
The main stage in gum treatment is professional oral hygiene. Using special tools and devices, the dentist removes soft plaque and tartar. When multiple gum and bone pockets are present, cleaning is done in several stages under anesthesia. In more complex cases, surgical intervention may be required.
To treat gum recession, surgeons can lift the gum margin back toward the tooth, often using a tissue graft taken from the patient’s palate.
However, professional treatment must always be complemented by proper home oral care. At our clinic, doctors pay special attention to this aspect — we will teach, explain, and correct any mistakes in your home dental hygiene routine.
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