What you need to know about gingivitis

Hypertrophic gingivitis is a common dental problem that many people face. This disease occurs when the gums are attacked by bacteria and cause damage. So what are the causes, symptoms and treatments for this problem? Let's find out more details with The East Rose Dental Clinic in the article below.

What is gingivitis?

Progressive gingivitis is a condition in which the gums become inflamed and swollen, covering part or all of the teeth. This is a severe stage of gingivitis, requiring prompt treatment. The disease can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender.
Although not directly dangerous to overall health, progressive gingivitis causes many difficulties in daily activities. Symptoms such as swelling, bleeding gums and burning pain, if not treated promptly, can lead to pulpitis, gum recession and even gum tissue necrosis, leading to permanent tooth loss.

Causes of progressive gingivitis

According to experts, gingivitis often arises from a lack of essential nutrients for gum tissue, leading to looseness and vulnerability of these tissues. Besides, improper oral care causes plaque to accumulate, creating favorable conditions for harmful bacteria to grow.
In addition, some of the following factors can increase the risk of gingivitis:

• Use tobacco regularly
• Elderly people with poor resistance
• Overuse of chemicals that cause dry mouth
• Excessive use of teeth whitening products
• People with physical weakness, diabetes, depression, weakened immune system,...
• Pregnant women with sudden changes in hormones
• Performing dental techniques at clinics of poor quality and unhygienic conditions

Read more: 5 Important Symptoms of Gum Disease

Is gingivitis dangerous?

When suffering from dental diseases, patients often experience pain and discomfort. Burning pain will increase when chewing, leading to loss of appetite. In the long term, this condition can cause nutritional deficiencies, making the body not have enough energy for daily activities. Prolonged infection can also lead to the risk of tooth root necrosis, making the roots loose and the teeth at risk of loosening. If not treated promptly, gingivitis can develop into serious complications such as tooth abscess, gum recession, and even permanent tooth loss.

Read more: Periodontitis: Causes and Treatment

Treatment methods for progressive gingivitis

Depending on the severity and specific condition, progressive gingivitis will be treated with different methods. Currently, there are two popular treatment methods as follows:

Gingivectomy surgery

In many cases, progressive gingivitis causes serious damage and has a high risk of complications. For a quick fix, doctors often prescribe surgery to remove the damaged gum area.

Use medication
Besides surgery, the doctor will also prescribe some medications to help relieve pain and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Some commonly used medications include:

• Antibiotics: Used to treat gingivitis, developmental gingivitis, periodontitis, pulpitis,... Commonly used antibiotics such as Spiramycin combined with Metronidazole, Cephalexin,... Normally, patients will prescribed for 7 consecutive days to control inflammation.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs: Depending on the severity of infection, the duration of using anti-inflammatory drugs will vary, usually from 3 to 6 days. Be careful when using anti-inflammatory drugs for patients with high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, thyroid disease,...
• Pain relievers: Have a pain-relieving effect, helping the patient feel more comfortable. Paracetamol is currently the most popular pain reliever. The usual dosage is 3 to 5 days depending on the specific condition of each patient.

Treatment of progressive gingivitis requires patience and compliance with your doctor's instructions to ensure the best results and prevent serious complications.

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