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Just What is Gingivitis? Causes and Prevention

Keep your gums healthy with this handy guide!

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Just What is Gingivitis? Causes and Prevention

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  1. Just What is Gingivitis? Causes and Prevention

  2. Gingivitis, other than being awkward to spell, is a sign that your gums are having a rough time. Traditionally, gums in the mouth are a light shade of pink, they’re firm and tight around the teeth. When you have gingivitis, your gums become swollen, darkened to a reddish colour and become tender to the touch. Symptoms include bad breath, swollen gums and bleeding when brushing or flossing.

  3. Things That Cause Gingivitis Here are some known causes of gingivitis: Poor dental hygiene ● Dry mouth ● Old age ● Smoking cigarettes or cigars ● Vitamin C deficiencies ● Genetic predisposition ● Conditions affecting the immune system ● High blood pressure ● Incorrect dental restorations ● So, that’s pretty comprehensive. Naturally, though, we also have a neat list of methods to prevent the disease from occurring:

  4. Things That Prevent Gingivitis Good Oral Hygiene It’s pretty simple maths at play here; if poor dental hygiene can lead to gingivitis, then you can bet that having good dental hygiene will work to prevent it. Regular Dentist Trips This is pretty similar to having good dental hygiene to be honest. Having regular checkups with your dentist is crucial to maintaining a good set of healthy gums and should occur once every 6 months.

  5. Healthy Eating Habits Living a healthier lifestyle that doesn’t include copious amounts of soft drinks and sugary foods is a simple method to prevent long term damage to your teeth and gums. Gingivitis is a common disease but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it to its devices in your mouth. Having a bit of knowledge about how it occurs and how to prevent it can be crucial to long term dental health and keep you safe from the bigger problems that gingivitis can create. If you’re ever in need of an extra helping hand getting on top of your dental health, your trusted Karalee emergency dentists have you covered!

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