Gingivitis: What It Is, Causes, Diagnosis
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria, which leads to redness and swelling. The condition can be mild or severe, depending on how long it has been untreated. It usually occurs when plaque builds up along the gum line- this will cause a person's mouth to have a bad taste in their mouth. Gingivitis is often treated with professional dental care that includes scaling and cleaning teeth as well as antibiotics if necessary. Today Dr. Ghassemi will discuss with us the Causes and diagnosis of gingivitis. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is an oral disease characterized by the inflammation of the gums. It is caused by plaque buildup on teeth, which can lead to tartar buildup and eventually tooth decay. If left untreated, gum disease may eventually cause tooth loss. Gum disease symptoms include swollen gums that bleed easily with brushing or flossing teeth, pain or tenderness in gums, swelling or redness in gums. The primary cause of Gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Oth