“What causes gum inflammation?”
I am a 35 year old male and my gums are inflamed. What could be the cause?
7 Answers
Calcium buildup or tartar are the usual problems with a good tooth cleaning will take care of it but sometimes it is an allergic reaction like a change in toothpaste to bleaching or tartar control toothpaste.
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Gum inflammation also called gingivitis is usually caused by plaque. Regular dental cleanings and daily oral hygiene will help prevent gingivitis.
Hope this helps
Gum inflammation also called gingivitis is usually caused by plaque. Regular dental cleanings and daily oral hygiene will help prevent gingivitis.
Hope this helps
Thank you for your question! The cause of gum inflammation is often caused by bacteria invading the junction between your gums and your bone. The inflammation can cause the bone holding your teeth to recede. It is a process called gingivitis that leads to periodontal disease.
See a dental professional and maintain a regular dental cleaning regimen every 3-6 months.
Hello,
Sorry to hear about your inflamed gums. Inflamed gums can be caused by a variety of things. Gums are most commonly inflamed by plaque or calculus (hardened plaque) around or below the gum line. Gum tissue recognizes this as a foreign invader and the immune system kicks in causing your gums to get inflamed. This is good news as once this plaque or calculus is removed the gums usually heal on their own and the inflammation goes away. Crooked teeth can also cause gums to be inflamed. This is because the crooked teeth do not allow for good cleaning around the teeth (at home or by the dentist) and the plaque or calculus never gets removed. This normally requires your teeth to be out of alignment by a good amount though. Finally, a hormone imbalance in your body (caused illness or medications) can cause your gums to be inflamed. Steps to take to remove the inflammation are to make sure you are keeping your mouth clean by brushing and flossing, then going to a dentist to get rid of any plaque or calculus. After all this is exhausted and you still have inflammation, then it is possible that there is a hormone imbalance.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Sorry to hear about your inflamed gums. Inflamed gums can be caused by a variety of things. Gums are most commonly inflamed by plaque or calculus (hardened plaque) around or below the gum line. Gum tissue recognizes this as a foreign invader and the immune system kicks in causing your gums to get inflamed. This is good news as once this plaque or calculus is removed the gums usually heal on their own and the inflammation goes away. Crooked teeth can also cause gums to be inflamed. This is because the crooked teeth do not allow for good cleaning around the teeth (at home or by the dentist) and the plaque or calculus never gets removed. This normally requires your teeth to be out of alignment by a good amount though. Finally, a hormone imbalance in your body (caused illness or medications) can cause your gums to be inflamed. Steps to take to remove the inflammation are to make sure you are keeping your mouth clean by brushing and flossing, then going to a dentist to get rid of any plaque or calculus. After all this is exhausted and you still have inflammation, then it is possible that there is a hormone imbalance.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Many reasons, including poor oral hygiene habits, poor diet, systemic illness, reaction to medications taken. Best advice, check with your dentist.
Bacteria at the gum lines and under the gums. Get a good cleaning and brush and floss daily!!
