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Gingivitis is a very common gum disease that causes swelling and bleeding of the gums. In fact, this condition is so prevalent that most people are not even aware that they are suffering from it. This is because in early stages it may not cause bleeding or pain in the gums.
However, left untreated, it may show signs of severe deterioration. The most common symptoms of gingivitis are bleeding gums while brushing teeth, inflammation of gums, and bad breath. The primary cause of gingivitis is plaque formation on the teeth and gums.
Plaque forms due to the interaction bacteria and food particles in the mouth and you should regularly brush you teeth so as to not let plaques form. If plaque stays for a few days and is not brushed away properly, it may lead to tartar, which is even more difficult to get rid of, and raises your chance of getting gingivitis. Besides poor oral hygiene, some other reasons that may give rise to gingivitis are: certain medications, infection of gums, malnutrition, consumption of tobacco, diabetes, etc.
A proper cleaning of the teeth by a professional is the first step towards treating gingivitis. Consult a dentist to get a scaling, which is the process of removing plaques and tartars, done. However, once you get a scaling done, it does not guarantee that you will not get gingivitis again. You will need to adhere to a proper oral hygiene to keep your teeth and gum healthy. In fact, by following a proper dental hygiene, it is possible to prevent gingivitis in the first place. The first and foremost thing for practicing oral hygiene is to brush teeth regularly, twice a day, or even frequently, after each meal, so as to never let food particles accumulate in the mouth. Along with brushing, massage your gums with clove oil to improve blood circulation, and gurgle with lukewarm saline water. Vitamin C is known to be helpful for having healthy gums; eat fresh citrus fruits like lemon and oranges to source Vitamin C. You should also increase calcium intake because calcium is helpful for teeth as well as gum. If you do not get adequate amount of calcium through dietary means, you may take calcium supplements. Try eating raw vegetables every day. They are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but chewing them may also help with blood circulation to the gums. However, take care to avoid any food that causes irritation to the gums.
Visiting a dentist regularly helps in preventing gingivitis or any other dental disorder. So, remember to visit a dentist at regular intervals.
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