Gingivitis is a pathological inflammation of the gums.
Gingivitis is a pathological swelling that occurs in the gums, usually due to the action of some bacteria that generates a disease . Gingivitis usually has its origin in the pieces of food that remain between the teeth and that cannot be completely removed after brushing the teeth.
It should be noted that the gum is the flesh that protects the teeth and covers the jaws . It is composed of connective tissue and covered with epithelium.
Occurrence of gingivitis
Gingivitis can appear due to the development of so-called wisdom teeth . As these teeth grow, they produce a concave space between them and the gums, which is suitable for bacteria to reside.
In addition to poor dental hygiene , it is important to highlight that other causes that cause someone to suffer from gingivitis can be having various nutritional deficiencies; suffer from diseases such as diabetes; taking medications such as blood thinners or antibiotics; being immersed in constant emotional tension; or having hormonal imbalances due to pregnancy or menstruation itself.
Among the clearest symptoms , in addition to those mentioned, that can determine that a person is suffering from this disease are bad breath , bleeding from the gums when brushing the teeth or swelling of the same. of their red color.
When gingivitis becomes chronic , it can cause serious disorders, such as damage to the alveolar bone that supports the teeth (so the teeth can move and fall out) and frequent bleeding.
Maintaining good dental cleaning is essential to prevent gingivitis.
The GUNA
Among the different types of gingivitis, the most dangerous is GUNA ( Acute Ulceronecrotizing Gingivitis ).
In this variant, also known as trench mouth since it was very common among soldiers in the First World War , gingivitis causes quite significant hemorrhages, breath with a strong bad odor, and necrosis of the gingival tissue.
Gingivitis prevention
Oral hygiene is the best way to prevent the appearance and development of gingivitis. This hygiene should include not only brushing your teeth after each meal, but also the use of dental floss to remove debris that is in places inaccessible to the brush . If gingivitis has already appeared, dental treatment is required to reverse the swelling and bleeding.
There are other ways to prevent the appearance of this dental and oral ailment. Thus, in addition to this aforementioned correct brushing, it is necessary to emphasize carrying out a healthy and correct diet , periodically going to the dentist 's office and, of course, completely eliminating a series of habits such as, for example, tobacco . .
Among the home and natural remedies that exist to prevent this disease from appearing are rubbing the gums daily with aloe vera gel , eating apple after lunch or dinner, using a mixture of vinegar, water and apple cider as a mouthwash. , or gargle with baking soda and water.
Likewise, we cannot forget other remedies such as rinsing the mouth with salt and water or eating a little cheddar cheese after meals.