Inflammation of the gums, or gingiva, is known as gingivitis. When plaque builds up around the teeth, it can irritate the gums and cause inflammation.Â
Gingivitis can also be the result of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, certain illnesses, or might even be a reaction to dentures.Â
In this article, our team at Stonegate Family Dentistry in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, discusses the causes and symptoms of gingivitis and the ways you can treat and prevent it.
If diagnosed in its early stages, gingivitis can be reversed at home by adopting the correct measures for oral hygiene.
However, professional cleaning is required to remove tartar from the teeth. Scaling, a deep cleaning method to remove calculi will be performed, and then the teeth will be polished and treated with fluoride to remove tartar. If issues like crooked teeth hinder proper cleaning, those should also be taken care of.
To learn more about gingivitis and how to prevent and treat it, call Stonegate Family Dentistry at (615) 624-6919 or visit us at 206 A N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
Inflammation of the gums, or gingiva, is known as gingivitis. When plaque builds up around the teeth, it …
Inflammation of the gums, or gingiva, is known as gingivitis. When plaque builds up around the teeth, it …
Inflammation of the gums, or gingiva, is known as gingivitis. When plaque builds up around the teeth, it …
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