Swollen gums result from many causes. In some cases, the condition is caused by poor diet, tooth misalignment, hormones, medications, and oral diseases such as chronic gingivitis and periodontitis. Some people experience the problem because of plaque and tartar. Plaque is a white filmy substance that is deposited on teeth and gums and when not removed, it hardens to form tartar. Formation of tartar may also be accompanied with bacterial infection which causes swelling. Catching the problem early enough is the key to treating swollen gums.
Swelling of gums has several risk factors. Some of them include smoking, hormonal changes in women, diabetes, genetic susceptibility, and medications. Smoking is the most significant of all the risk factors. Additionally, it lowers chances of successful treatment and recovery. Swelling that is caused by medications results because of reduced flow of saliva in the mouth, which promotes likelihood of infection.
Gums are sometimes very hard to notice when they become inflamed. Some people never notice it at all while others get used to it that it stops being a bother. The best way to notice the problem is to understand the difference between healthy and inflamed gum. Usually there is a difference in appearance that may never be noticed. Specific symptoms can also be exhibited by the patient.
When the gum becomes inflamed they change color. Typically, they become red, blue, dark pink, or purple. The papilla gets blunt or disappears while teeth margins roll. Some people feel severe pain or discomfort. When brushing teeth, some blood may appear in the mouth. Symptoms come at different rates or they may all flow in at once. Some symptoms may also skip and never appear.
There is no need for a dentist when trying to treat and reverse swollen gums. The only requirements are dedication, balanced diet, and proper oral hygiene. Mild and moderate inflammation can be reversed or treated when the bacteria that cause it are removed physically while maintaining a balanced diet.
Quicker results can be achieved by using the right kind of toothbrush to brush teeth two times a day. The technique of brushing must also be correct. It is more efficient to hold the brush at 45 degrees when brushing. Toothbrushes with smother bristles are advised. Recommendations about which toothpaste to use can be sought from a dentist.
Electric toothbrushes have a higher success rate because they remove a larger amount of plaque. Blue Light Technology has been scientifically proven to be effective at treating inflammation in the mouth. It removes bacteria that cause gingivitis, gum pockets, bad breath, and plaque.
Flossing helps to clean under the gums to remove harmful bacteria. This can be achieved by floss picks, traditional floss, or water flossing. Swelling can never go away completely without cleaning beneath the gumlines. Flossing should be done once a day even if bleeding is experienced. Using topical rinses on toothbrushes is known to have direct effect on reducing inflammation and bacteria that cause it.
Swelling of gums has several risk factors. Some of them include smoking, hormonal changes in women, diabetes, genetic susceptibility, and medications. Smoking is the most significant of all the risk factors. Additionally, it lowers chances of successful treatment and recovery. Swelling that is caused by medications results because of reduced flow of saliva in the mouth, which promotes likelihood of infection.
Gums are sometimes very hard to notice when they become inflamed. Some people never notice it at all while others get used to it that it stops being a bother. The best way to notice the problem is to understand the difference between healthy and inflamed gum. Usually there is a difference in appearance that may never be noticed. Specific symptoms can also be exhibited by the patient.
When the gum becomes inflamed they change color. Typically, they become red, blue, dark pink, or purple. The papilla gets blunt or disappears while teeth margins roll. Some people feel severe pain or discomfort. When brushing teeth, some blood may appear in the mouth. Symptoms come at different rates or they may all flow in at once. Some symptoms may also skip and never appear.
There is no need for a dentist when trying to treat and reverse swollen gums. The only requirements are dedication, balanced diet, and proper oral hygiene. Mild and moderate inflammation can be reversed or treated when the bacteria that cause it are removed physically while maintaining a balanced diet.
Quicker results can be achieved by using the right kind of toothbrush to brush teeth two times a day. The technique of brushing must also be correct. It is more efficient to hold the brush at 45 degrees when brushing. Toothbrushes with smother bristles are advised. Recommendations about which toothpaste to use can be sought from a dentist.
Electric toothbrushes have a higher success rate because they remove a larger amount of plaque. Blue Light Technology has been scientifically proven to be effective at treating inflammation in the mouth. It removes bacteria that cause gingivitis, gum pockets, bad breath, and plaque.
Flossing helps to clean under the gums to remove harmful bacteria. This can be achieved by floss picks, traditional floss, or water flossing. Swelling can never go away completely without cleaning beneath the gumlines. Flossing should be done once a day even if bleeding is experienced. Using topical rinses on toothbrushes is known to have direct effect on reducing inflammation and bacteria that cause it.
