Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums and is one of the leading periodontal gum diseases, the main symptoms of which include redness, irritation and bleeding around the gums – especially after brushing. Gingivitis is avoidable in many cases.
Good oral hygiene is essential for preventing gingivitis from spreading but there are also effective treatments for gum disease. These typically involve the following:
The deep cleaning process is what dentists call scaling and planing, and it is a much more intensive process that requires attention from a specialist. Surgical procedures can take some time to recover from, especially if techniques such as root canals, crowns, implants or extraction are necessary for more than one tooth.
We are leading providers of gingivitis treatments in the Brighton and Hove area and can provide highly-effective options for nervous patients. You will see our outstanding, supportive and professional team at work as soon as you get in touch with us to book your appointment.
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The trick to stopping the enlargement of any kind of dental issue is reducing the number of bacteria in the mouth, as this can pool around the teeth and cause multiple issues. Dental treatments can be worrisome, but the result of not treating gingivitis is much more painful and longer-lasting.
The other main types of gingivitis and some of the complications from gingivitis treatment may include the following:
If you develop a dental abscess you may require intervention on the gum tissue as well as draining the abscess. An abscess forms in areas that dentists commonly call a ‘periodontal pocket. Gingival abscesses may spread the infection to the jaw.
Gingival hyperplasia is another possible complication. In this case, periodontitis causes the gum tissue to expand over the teeth. With a sometimes quite dramatic enlargement – this complication can be very difficult to deal with.
There is also menstrual gingivitis, which menstruating women may experience. Hormone changes during the normal reproductive cycle can affect the blood supply to the gums – with potential issues including gum redness and bleeding.
When you start to manage your gingivitis you may experience a higher level of inflammation and swelling, possibly due to the irritation caused by increased brushing and flossing. There is a chance of several oral hypersensitivity reactions to occur too – these cause issues like redness and can be caused by allergens.
Depending on the specific treatment option you can expect the following to happen:
Other potential medications include calcium channel blockers, which may be necessary for gingival hyperplasia.
It is important to consistently maintain your oral health standards after treatment to prevent gingivitis from recurring. It can be difficult to find an effective treatment, but following the full course of treatment will help improve or remove the issue – even in the most severe cases.
The best way to avoid gingivitis is to attend regular checkups with your dentist. If you can spot the early signs you can more easily treat the condition, so regular appointments are necessary. Routine cleanings can also help prevent the build-up of plaque so adding this to your care plan is a sensible choice.
Simple oral hygiene in the meantime is the best way to prevent most forms of gingivitis. However, in some situations, such as in the case of menstrual gingivitis, prevention may not be possible and further treatment will be necessary.
If you suspect you are experiencing hypersensitivity reactions you should seek further treatment. We provide a wide range of gingivitis and periodontitis treatments at our Brighton and Hove-based clinic. Our team are well-versed in a wide range of excellent dental treatments for gingivitis and other issues. You can book an appointment with us, where we specialise in treating nervous patients, by getting in touch with us.
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