Gum problems are often just as uncomfortable as a bad tooth. Sometimes this condition can be very dangerous for the whole body. In this case, a consultation with a periodontist is always necessary.
How to treat gum disease, how can you find out and eliminate the cause of such a pathological condition? Similar issues are covered in our article.
Inflammation causes
In order for the treatment of sore gums to bring a tangible and lasting result, it is necessary to identify the source of the disease. So you can immediately solve the problem without eliminating only the symptoms of the disease. The choice of this or that method largely depends on how difficult this condition is tolerated by a person.
The causes of inflammation of the gum tissue include:
- periodontitis or gingivitis;
- pathological processes in the tissues near the first and second teeth caused by periodontitis;
- incorrectly placed bridges or prostheses.
The development of gingivitis is accompanied by symptoms such as redness of the gums, bleeding, redness.
Gingivitis before and after treatment
Periodontitis and gingivitis are characterized by extensive inflammation of the soft tissues of the gums. In this case, all teeth may be damaged. If the cause of the pathology is the overhanging edge of the filling material or a cyst at the apex of the tooth root, then the inflammatory process extends only to one area of the jaw.
Etiology and symptoms of gum disease
If a person does not follow the rules of hygiene and does not brush his teeth every time after eating, a non-solid plaque accumulates on the enamel. Tartar sometimes forms. These are prerequisites for the development of gum disease. Microbes in the mouth cause gingivitis. Inflammation develops on the soft tissues of the periodontium.
Symptoms of gum disease
The gums begin to ache and bleed.
Gingivitis is an uncomplicated, first stage of the inflammatory process. If treatment is not started on time, the condition may worsen.
At the next stage of the disease - periodontitis, teeth mobility is detected. The doctor can determine the presence of periodontal canals, suppuration. Sometimes patients notice visible damage in which the roots of the teeth are visible. These are warning signs that the gums are severely inflamed. In this case, treatment should be comprehensive and professional.
Treatment methods
Everyone needs to remember that when the first symptoms of periodontitis appear, they should immediately consult a dentist. The doctor will tell you how to treat inflammation of the gums in the most effective way, eliminating not only external signs, but also the very cause of the disease.
Since inflammation is most often caused by bacterial plaque, your dentist will use ultrasound to remove the accumulation of harmful microorganisms and then prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs.
Cleaning dental plaque with ultrasound
To prevent the disease from recurring, it is necessary to properly brush your teeth and observe oral hygiene.
Features of the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis
Gingivitis generally proceeds without serious complications. With this disease, only the superficial layers of the gum tissue become inflamed. In this case, your dentist will tell you how and how to relieve gum inflammation. Sometimes it is enough to eliminate tartar, bacterial deposits and undergo a course of high-quality anti-inflammatory therapy. You can complete the treatment at home, however, it is necessary to first remove bacterial deposits or plaques from the enamel in the dental office.
With the threat of periodontitis, anti-inflammatory procedures alone will not help. To avoid recurrence of inflammation, as well as to preserve loose teeth, special orthodontic appliances are used - splints. The rigid construction allows the teeth to be strengthened in the same row.
Teeth splinting procedure
Sometimes patients are additionally prescribed antibiotics. In advanced cases, surgery is recommended.
Medicines for gum disease
After the dentist has removed the bacterial deposits from the enamel and tartar, the next step is to prescribe drugs for inflammation. These medicines usually need to be taken for at least 10 days. Additionally, doctors may prescribe rinsing solutions with an antiseptic. For this, as a rule, chlorhexidine is used. Compresses with special gels (for example, Cholisal) are possible.
Dental gel Cholisal
If the gums are severely inflamed, antibiotic treatment without prior consultation with the dentist is unacceptable. Tablets, as a rule, need to be taken only for complicated forms of the disease. Typically, doctors prescribe these medications after surgery to remove tartar and plaque using ultrasound equipment. In the event that the patient is not taking medication, one should not expect a positive effect from the treatment.
Cases of injury to the gums when placing fillings
Sometimes, due to an improperly selected filling or bridge, when too large a structure injures soft tissue, inflammation of the gums can develop. How to treat the consequences of such injuries? Usually, in this case, the pathological process covers only a small area of the gums in the place where the filling was applied.
It happens that the doctor leaves an overhanging edge of the filling material during the treatment of contact caries. In such cases, carious cavities are not located on the visible surface of the teeth, but between them.
Overhanging fillings can cause periodontal tissue inflammation.
The filling in the interdental space, provided that it is incorrectly installed, can touch and injure the gingival papilla and form a kind of pocket. This leads to the fact that pieces of food accumulate in the formed cavity. They, in turn, provoke gum disease. Treatment, symptoms, photos illustrating this condition can be studied on our website.
In the case of a filling overhanging the gum, it is necessary to cut off the excess part of the material or redo the structure, adjusting it to size
Similar situations sometimes arise when installing crowns, bridges and various prostheses. The edges of improperly fabricated orthodontic appliances can injure soft tissue. Before treating sore gums with various medicines in this case, seek professional help. If the prosthesis was made and installed incorrectly, only replacing the old structure with a new one will help to solve the problem.
Signs and treatments for periodontitis
The main symptoms of such an ailment are as follows:
- swelling of the gums or cheeks;
- suppuration in the gums;
- pus fistula formation.
With periodontitis, a cyst forms on top of the root of a diseased tooth - a volumetric formation. The cyst fills with pus and causes the gums to swell. In this case, the edema can be episodic. It disappears and reappears
Cyst on the gum near the tooth
The main reasons for periodontitis include:
- caries, inflammation of the neurovascular bundle or pulp;
- dental errors when filling canals in the root of the tooth, poor-quality prosthetics.
Treatment options for gum disease
To understand how to treat the gums if they become inflamed, it is imperative to find out the cause of the disease. To rule out serious complications, an x-ray and a dentist's consultation are necessary.
If the inflammation is caused by a carious tooth or crown, the doctor will notice this and prescribe the appropriate treatment. The picture will show all the pathological processes occurring in the bone tissue in the area of the roots. In addition, a specialist, having looked at an X-ray, will be able to assess how the channels are sealed, if such manipulations were previously performed.
With periodontitis, you need to cure a sick tooth. It is he who becomes the source of gum inflammation.
If gingivitis or periodontitis develops, long-term therapy will be required. The process of getting rid of an ailment can be difficult and will require a lot of patience on your part. For the effectiveness of treatment to be high, and patients to receive a lasting result, it is necessary to choose the right medicines.
Self-medication is not the best way to solve the problem. In this case, rinsing alone is not enough. If symptoms of periodontal tissue inflammation appear, you should immediately go to the doctor.
First aid for gum disease
If the inflammatory process in the gums causes severe pain and discomfort, and it will be possible to go to the dental office only the next day, you can use various antiseptic solutions, formulations and gels, as well as herbal decoctions for rinsing and applications
Gargling will help relieve inflammation.
From the popular means of traditional medicine, decoctions of medicinal herbs are used. Chamomile, oak bark, calendula will help to improve the condition a little. However, too frequent rinsing with such compositions can lead to the fact that substances and pigments that make up the composition of medicinal plants remain on the tooth enamel. They can negatively affect the condition of the teeth, cause them to darken, roughness. This contributes to the appearance of tartar.
Preventive remedies
If necessary, you can use ready-made rinsing solutions. They also contain herbal infusions. Additionally, doctors recommend using special toothpastes and gels with herbal extracts.
It is necessary to observe oral hygiene and perform all procedures correctly. As you know, you need to brush your teeth at least twice a day. It's important to remember to use your toothbrush before bed.
Thorough oral hygiene is a good prevention of inflammation
After each meal, it will be useful to apply floss or dental floss.
You also need to monitor your diet. It must be balanced. It is necessary to take vitamins, eat foods high in calcium, give up bad habits.
For the treatment of gum disease to be effective, you should adhere to the following scheme:
- Remove plaque and calculus in the dental office.
- Cure inflammation.
- Eliminate negative factors completely.
- Good oral hygiene.
If the gums are slightly inflamed, it is enough just to apply rinses, compresses several times, and also pay special attention to hygiene.
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