ASK A DOCTOR: WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF GUM DISEASE?
Expert opinion from Dr. Anuvitha Kamath
MBBS · 3 years of experience · India
The causes of gum diseases or periodontal disease are poor oral hygiene, smoking tobacco, autoimmune diseases like lupus, Crohn's disease, diabetes, stress, hormonal changes during pregnancy, puberty, or menopause. It can be stopped by regular brushing of the teeth twice daily, avoiding vigorous brushing of the teeth, rinsing the mouth with antimicrobial or chlorhexidine mouthwash, avoiding smoking and chewing tobacco, using a soft-bristled toothbrush, flossing every day and getting regular teeth cleaning done by the dentist. Other remedies are antibiotics, tooth scaling, and osseous surgery to reduce pockets around the teeth.
Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S
Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India
Gum disease begins with uncontrolled bacterial growth in the mouth and may lead to gingivitis (inflammation of the gum), tooth loss, and pain if not properly treated. Toxins produced by the bacteria and plaque irritate the gums. This can inflame the gums, turning them red or puffy or causing them to bleed. Signs of gingivitis include swollen or puffy gums, red or dark red gums, gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss, bad breath, and receding and tender gums.
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Expert opinion from Dr. KODALI RAGA SRI SAI MALIKA
Dentist · 2.6 · India
Gums diseases are common dental issue which can be caused by poor oral hygiene, calculus formation and some systemic disorders etc. The most common symptoms of gum diseases are, redness of the gums, bleeding from the gums, gum recession, sensitivity of the tooth due to gum recession, bad breath, food impaction, bad taste in the mouth due to gum infections, loosening of the teeth.
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