What is gingivitis and how is it treated?

Swollen gums/Hygiene: Gingivitis is a descriptive term for swollen gums. The most common cause of this is the continued presence of plaque and tartar along the gumline of your teeth. The immune system reacts to the buildup by causing inflammation. Removal of these irritants will reverse and cure gingivitis. If left untreated the condition may worsen to periodontitis. This condition is the #1 cause of tooth loss.

Gingivitis: Gingivitis is the only reversible form of gum disease. Usually with thorough oral hygiene it can be controlled. I would recommend visiting a dentist and have a series of x-rays and a full periodontal charting. This charting should include six measurements per tooth. With this information your dentist can evaluate and prescribe any further action.

Gums that bleed: Gingivitis is the beginning stages, and by definition, your gums are inflamed, and you might see them bleed when you brush and floss. If this is left untreated, then the infection moves deeper into the jaw, and it progresses to the more severe, periodontal disease.

Inflamed gums: That is the inflammation of gums margins around teeth, if left untreated turns into periodontitis which inflammation of tissues around teeth that is deeper into the gums and harder to treat. I recommend seeing your dentist and getting the proper treatment and also to maintain good oral hygiene through brushing , flossing and eating healthy foods.