Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis and periodontitis)

The most common cause of pain and discomfort in the gums. With gingivitis, inflammation affects only soft tissues: the gums become red, swollen, bleed when brushed and react painfully to touch. periodontitis, inflammation goes deeper - it destroys the bone tissue around the tooth and forms periodontal pockets. The pain can be dull, aching or sharp when pressed.

Tartar and plaque

Hardened plaque irritates the gingival margin and causes chronic inflammation. Patients often complain of discomfort precisely in the places where the stone accumulates - as a rule, this is the inner surface of the lower front teeth and the lateral ones. surfaces of teeth in hard-to-reach areas.

Gum trauma

Hard toothbrush, aggressive cleaning technique, sharp edge of a filling or crown, hard food - all this can mechanically injure the gums. Such pain is usually local, appears in a specific place and goes away after the irritant is removed.

Teeting. wisdom

When the eighth tooth partially erupts, a gingival hood forms above it - a fold of tissue under which bacteria accumulate. Pericoronitis develops: the gums in this area become red, swollen and painful, sometimes very severely. Without treatment, inflammation can spread to neighboring tissues.

Herpetic. stomatitis

The herpes virus affects the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and causes painful ulcers on the gums and inner surface of the cheeks. The pain is severe, intensifies with eating and talking. Most often, exacerbation is provoked by stress, hypothermia or decreased immunity.

Aphthous stomatitis

Small round ones. ulcers with a white or yellowish coating and a red rim. Appear on the gums, the inner surface of the lips and cheeks. The exact cause is not fully established, but provoking factors are known: trauma to the mucous membrane, stress, certain foods, hormonal changes.

Abscess

Purulent inflammation in the tissues around the tooth or in the gum. pulsating, worsens with pressure. The gums in this area appear swollen, sometimes a lump filled with pus is visible. The abscess requires immediate treatment: without intervention, the infection spreads to neighboring tissues.

Systemic diseases

Some general conditions of the body directly affect the health of the gums. Diabetes mellitus reduces local immunity and slows down healing. gums become loose, bleeding and painful. Blood diseases, hormonal disorders during pregnancy and menopause can also cause gum symptoms.

Some situations cannot stand waiting. You need to make an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible if:

• The pain is sharp, throbbing or growing every day
• The gums are very swollen, red or appear lump
• Body temperature has increased
• Pain does not go away for more than 2-3 days
• The tooth in the painful area has become mobile
• Severe bad breath has appeared

If the pain is weak and does not increase, this is not a reason to postpone the visit for a long time.

The treatment method depends on the cause. That is why the first step is always the same - to make an accurate diagnosis.

• For gingivitis, professional hygiene and home care correction are sufficient. After removing tartar and plaque, the tissues are restored within 1-2 weeks.
• For periodontitis, the scope of treatment depends on the stage: professional cleaning, closed curettage or flap surgery. At the same time, the patient switches to proper home hygiene and regular preventive visits.
• For abscess, the doctor opens the lesion and ensures the drainage of pus. If necessary, prescribes antibiotics. If the cause is a diseased tooth, a decision is made to treat it or remove it.
• For pericoronitis, the doctor rinses the pocket under the gingival hood with an antiseptic. If the situation repeats, consider removing the wisdom tooth.
• For stomatitis, local anti-inflammatory drugs and, if necessary, antiviral or antiviral drugs are prescribed. immunomodulatory drugs.
• In case of injury eliminate the irritant: grind the sharp edge of the filling, change the brush, adjust the cleaning technique.

If gum pain is accompanied by bleeding, pockets, tooth mobility or recession, you need a periodontist - a specialist in diseases of the tissues surrounding the tooth. A general dentist deals with the teeth, a periodontist deals with the gums and bone. These are different specializations with different tools and approaches.

At the KAN clinic in Tashkent, the periodontist conducts a full diagnosis: measures the depth of the pockets, analyzes images through Diagnocat AI and draws up a treatment plan with a fixed estimate.

Most gum problems are well prevented by following a few simple rules:

• Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft or medium-sized brush with the correct technique: vertical or circular movements, without pressure.
• Use dental floss or an irrigator - the brush does not reach the interdental spaces, where inflammation most often begins.
• Once every six months, come for professional hygiene: even with excellent home cleaning, stone forms, and it can only be removed by a doctor.
• Do not smoke: smoking reduces the local immunity of the gums and masks bleeding - the problem develops unnoticed.

If your gums hurt, bleed or simply cause concern, come for a consultation with a periodontist at KAN in Tashkent. The doctor will understand the cause and offer a specific solution.

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