Situation-related inflammation of the gums
Unfortunately, even successfully placed implants are not always spared from gum disease. Especially smokers and patients with already determined periodontitis are often affected, in the worst case even the loss of the implant threatens. Correct care is extremely important, as plaque can quickly spread along the smooth implant surface in the direction of the screw.
Once there, the bone is damaged and degraded over time. The initially harmless gingivitis turns into periimplatitis, i.e. the inflammation of the tooth bed around the implant. One should visit the dentist as soon as possible to prevent worse consequences such as the loss of the implant.
After professional tooth cleaning, inflammations are rather rare. They are there precisely to prevent them. However, gum bleeding often occurs during tooth cleaning.
This is caused by already existing inflammations, which are irritated by the cleaning. The bleeding disappears quite quickly after the cleaning and with it often the inflammation. However, if the gums are injured with the instruments used, a small wound develops, which heals within a week.
The gums can also become inflamed under full or partial dentures. The cause is often a pressure point. Pressure points are areas of the gums that are reddened by mechanical irritation and after some time start to bleed.
This mechanical irritation is caused, among other things, by a denture that is too tight. With every chewing movement, the denture rubs against the gums and pain develops within a short time. This is very similar to a blister on the foot, which occurs when wearing new and tight shoes.
These pressure points disappear when the dentist makes appropriate corrections to the prosthesis. Usually an ointment is applied to speed up the healing process. A common complication after a tooth removal is the injury of the soft tissue with the used pliers and instruments.
In addition, an open wound can become infected during the healing phase, if the wound is contaminated or a root residue was left in the tooth socket. This becomes noticeable by a reddening of the wound and severe pain within the first week after extraction. Then it is essential to visit the dentist so that the right therapy can be initiated.
Furthermore, the injection site of the anesthetic syringe may swell slightly and become slightly inflamed. However, this is not a permanent condition, after a few days it usually heals by itself. After operations in the oral area, the gums are often severely affected.
Due to the mechanical stress to which the gums were exposed during the operation, they are irritated and often the slightest touch is enough to make the gums red and painful. If sutures have been placed on the gums during the operation, they may become inflamed during the healing process. Restricted dental hygiene can also be a cause.
It is caused by a reduced mouth opening or pain when brushing. In addition to the limited ability to maintain hygiene, medication is a common cause, as it is frequently administered, especially after operations. Alternating or side effects sometimes strike the gums, causing them to swell and become inflamed.
