Today, people are concerned not only with problems with their teeth, but also with their gums.
It's no secret that an examination by a periodontist is necessary. If you have gum disease, then treatment is a must.
Why do gums get inflamed?
There are many reasons for gum disease. This is the protruding edge of a filling or crown, malnutrition, diabetes mellitus, hormonal changes in the body, rare brushing of teeth and others. Based on this, the methods of treatment can also be different. The most common cause of dental and gum problems is poor oral care.
The consequence of this are swelling, sensitivity, bleeding, inflammation of the gums. Treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor, but some traditional medicine can also be used to temporarily relieve symptoms.
Stages of gum disease
Gum inflammation has two stages of development: gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Gingivitis is quite a serious disease and affects the soft tissues. In this case, there is pain, swelling, redness, bleeding, that is, inflammation of the gums. Treatment takes time and it is best to see a doctor.
- Periodontitis develops in the absence of adequate treatment of gingivitis and is characterized by inflammation of not only the gums, but also the bone tissue, as well as the ligamentous apparatus that holds the tooth in a fixed position. At the same time, the gums begin to separate from the teeth, periodontal pockets are formed, from which the purulent content is separated, the teeth become mobile. If the disease is not treated in time, you can lose teeth.
How to relieve inflammation of the gums?
It often requires a thorough examination by a doctor in order for him to prescribe treatment. If this is not possible, and the symptoms constantly remind of themselves, you can use several traditional medicine methods that will help temporarily dull the pain and discomfort. The first step in caring for your teeth and gums is a thorough cleaning of your mouth. The most common way to relieve inflammation is to rinse your teeth with a decoction of chamomile, sage, oak bark, calendula or thyme. These herbs have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect. You can also rub Kalanchoe or lingonberry juice directly on your gums if your gums bleed.
Home treatment is not effective, since rinsing helps relieve symptoms, but does not eliminate inflammation, so going to the doctor should not be neglected. In cases of local inflammation of the gums, which has developed as a result of unsuccessful filling or prosthetics, withoutmedical intervention, perhaps, can not be dispensed with, but it is worth eliminating the cause, and the swelling passes quickly enough. In case of any problems with teeth and gums, it is necessary to consult a doctor to determine the cause of the disease and try to eliminate it as soon as possible.
Gum problems cause discomfort and can lead to irreversible consequences, so it is important to cure them in time or prevent gum inflammation.
Treatment should be done by a doctor. In order to prevent disease, you should regularly eat raw fruits and vegetables. This reduces the risk of gum disease, which means a beautiful and he althy smile is guaranteed.
