Duration It is difficult to indicate the clear duration of a swelling on the gums. It can be a chronic process, which is why the gums remain swollen for months or years. Swelling caused by tooth extraction or implantation can disappear in less than a week. All articles in this series: Swollen gums Associated symptoms … Duration | Swollen gums
Definition A swelling of the gums is not a rare reason for visiting the dentist. It is often accompanied by pain and redness and can be limited to a small area or affect the entire gums. There are many reasons why this problem occurs, but in most cases it is caused by a pathological event … Swollen gums
Associated symptoms Besides the swelling of the gums, other symptoms often occur. These are usually related to the inflammatory process. In the area of the swelling, the blood circulation increases, which then becomes visible as redness. The vessels can also become more permeable and fragile. This then leads to the fact that they tear open … Associated symptoms | Swollen gums
Diagnosis Making a diagnosis should always begin with a precise questioning of the patient, since the dentist can already make a suspected diagnosis from the conversation, which he then investigates by further tests. Previous procedures such as root canal treatments or implantations can be an indication. New drugs may also be an indication, as some … Diagnosis | Swollen gums
Introduction Gum inflammation (gingivitis) is the most common disease within the oral cavity besides caries. The number one cause of gingivitis is a lack of oral hygiene. In addition, there are other causes that are favored by some risk factors. These include hormonal and genetic factors, as well as systemic diseases and smoking. Furthermore, the … Causes of gum inflammation
Tartar Tartar is plaque, which is mineralized and traps bacteria. It develops when plaque in the form of food remains on the tooth surfaces and is solidified by the minerals in the saliva. Therefore, tartar occurs primarily near the excretory ducts of the salivary glands, which are located on the front teeth of the lower … Tartar | Causes of gum inflammation
Stress Stress is a risk factor that can promote gum inflammation. Stress promotes the body’s defensive reaction against external influences. In this case, stress promotes the immune response against the pathogens and the body sends out more inflammatory mediators, which cause gingivitis. The stress hormone cortisol is primarily responsible for this, which promotes the messenger … Stress | Causes of gum inflammation
Low salivation Low salivation, as is the case with elderly people or patients after radiation in the head/neck area, is also a risk factor for gingivitis. Older people often drink too little.Saliva is lacking to maintain the pH level and teeth and gums are exposed to acidity, which causes inflammation. There are special gels that … Low salivation | Causes of gum inflammation
Introduction Gingivitis, also called gingivitis in dentistry, describes an inflammatory reaction of the gums caused by bacteria. In contrast to periodontitis (inflammation of the periodontium), the periodontium is not affected. But be careful, because untreated gingivitis can quickly develop into periodontitis. Then there is a risk of gingival recession and gum pockets developing. Gingivitis can … Gingivitis with pus
Pus in the gum pocket Gingivitis associated with pus is a very unpleasant experience for the person affected, since the pus is primarily deposited in deepened gum pockets, which cannot be reached by the person concerned. As a result, the pus cannot be drained and the inflammation spreads unless the dentist is visited as soon … Pus in the gum pocket | Gingivitis with pus
Fistula on tooth A localized inflammation of the gums on a tooth or below the root tip can form a fistula tract. The fistula tract represents a connection between the focus of inflammation and the oral cavity, through which the resulting pressure is released and pus can drain away. A fistula tract does not necessarily … Fistula on tooth | Gingivitis with pus
Gingivitis during pregnancy Gingivitis during pregnancy is not uncommon. The altered hormone balance can have an effect on the oral cavity, so it is also called pregnancy gingivitis during this period.This is not caused by bacteria, but can be more easily triggered by bacteria. The altered hormone balance favors the accumulation of bacteria and thus … Gingivitis during pregnancy | Gingivitis with pus
