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Gingivitis is superficial inflammation confined to the gum tissue, caused by bacterial plaque accumulating on and around the teeth. It shows as red, swollen gums that bleed on brushing or flossing, an unpleasant breath odour, and an itchy or uncomfortable sensation at the gum margin. Its defining feature is that it is fully reversible: the bone supporting the tooth has not yet been affected, so removing the cause returns the gum to its normal state. Once the inflammation extends into bone the condition becomes periodontitis, and what has been lost is not recovered by cleaning alone.
Treatment rests on three inseparable elements. Calculus and plaque are removed in the clinic and the teeth are polished. You receive hands-on coaching in brushing and flossing technique, because most of the result is produced at home. And the factors that make plaque accumulate are addressed, such as an overhanging filling or crown margin, decay between the teeth, orthodontic appliances or an old bridge, mouth breathing, a dry mouth, pregnancy-related changes and poorly controlled blood sugar. An antiseptic rinse may be prescribed for a limited period as a temporary aid, never as a substitute for the brush.
Several common myths need correcting. Bleeding while brushing is not a reason to stop brushing that area; the bleeding is a sign of inflammation and stopping makes it worse, so clean gently with a soft brush and continue. Do not cauterise the gums or rub coarse salt, lemon or caustic substances on them, as this only adds injury to the surface tissue. Gingivitis cannot be diagnosed from a phone photograph. And using an antiseptic mouthwash for months without supervision can stain teeth and alter taste.
There are clear limits. Scaling does not whiten teeth and will not correct internal discolouration, it does not replace daily care, and it does not restore bone that has genuinely been lost. Not all bad breath comes from the gums either: it may originate from the tongue, the sinuses, the stomach, mouth breathing or a dry mouth.
Some conditions that look like gingivitis are something else. Gum overgrowth can be a side effect of certain medicines prescribed for blood pressure, epilepsy or after organ transplantation. Heavy spontaneous bleeding or rapid swelling may be the first sign of a blood disorder, particularly in children and young adults. And painful ulceration appearing quickly with fever and general fatigue needs urgent assessment rather than a mouthwash. This is why clinical examination, not self-diagnosis, sets the diagnosis and the plan.
Pocket depths are measured with a graduated probe and bleeding on probing is recorded, with radiographs requested whenever bone loss is suspected. This step determines whether your condition is fully reversible or requires a longer treatment plan.
Calculus is removed from the tooth surfaces and the gum margin with an ultrasonic scaler and hand instruments, and the teeth are then polished so their surfaces retain less plaque. In most cases of gingivitis this requires no anaesthesia.
In front of a mirror you learn the correct brush angle at the gum margin, how to pass floss or an interdental brush, and the areas most often missed, such as inner surfaces and back molars. This is the single most decisive step in the outcome.
An overhanging filling or crown margin is corrected, decay between the teeth is treated, orthodontic appliances and old bridgework are reviewed, and dry mouth, mouth breathing, blood sugar control, pregnancy-related changes and any medicine that can cause gum overgrowth are assessed.
The gums are reviewed after two to four weeks. If bleeding has stopped and colour has returned, the plan has worked and a recall interval is set. If bleeding persists, the contributing causes are re-examined or the diagnosis is revised towards periodontitis.
Tell your dentist about all your medicines, especially anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, blood pressure and epilepsy medication and post-transplant drugs, since some of these cause gum overgrowth, and do not stop any of them on your own. Mention diabetes and how well controlled it is, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any immune deficiency, blood disorder or recurrent bleeding from the nose and gums. Do not start an antiseptic rinse in the days before the visit if it would mask the true severity of the inflammation; come as you actually are. Do not stop brushing because the gums bleed, but continue gently with a soft brush. Bring a written medication list and any earlier radiographs, and note down your questions about bleeding or breath odour.
Expect mild sensitivity and slight bleeding for a day or two after scaling, then clear improvement over one to two weeks if you keep to the plan. Brush twice daily with a soft brush using gentle strokes along the gum margin, clean between the teeth every day with floss or interdental brushes, and do not neglect the inner surfaces and back molars. Use the prescribed rinse only for the stated period and do not make it a permanent habit. Drink enough water, reduce sugars and frequent snacking, stop smoking, and keep blood sugar controlled if you are diabetic. Attend the scheduled reassessment even if the gums already feel better. Seek care immediately if you have spontaneous gum bleeding unrelated to brushing or that will not stop, rapid gum swelling or a lump that does not resolve, painful ulcers appearing quickly with fever, fatigue and a strong odour, swelling of the face or under the jaw, difficulty swallowing or opening the mouth, throbbing pain with a taste of pus, or any bleeding while taking an anticoagulant.
Usually 30 to 60 minutes for the scaling and polishing visit, followed by a reassessment appointment two to four weeks later.
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