GINGIVITIS

This is simply an inflammation of the gums that is caused by the build up of plaques on the surfaces of the teeth and their necks , making the gum swollen and bleed easily especially while brushing the teeth, most times we over look the issue but it is worth while taken care off, in other to prevent it from becoming a bad case. Brushing is helpful in removing plaque, but there are more things needed to be done in other to prevent or reverse gum inflammation/disease. Gingivitis may also be a sign that you have an underlying health problems, it is also another way of the gum telling you that there is an imbalance in your system from a high fat nutrition, indoor pollutants, stress even a warning of the presence of cancerous cells in the body cannot be ruled out. To bring balance back to the body, the first thing is to reduce inflammation and swelling of the gum tissues, then look out for possible cause and treat accordingly.

Types of gingivitis

1. Acute ulcerative gingivitis - this is a painful infection of the gum with sore littered all over the mouth thereby causing gingival over growth, this may also be caused by drug therapy
2. Chronic gingivitis - this is a common disease of the oral cavity, it is an early stage of periodontal disease and may lead to receding gum, but it is reversible with good oral hygiene.

The main cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene which leads to the accumulation of bacteria at the gum line, these accumulation may be tiny but the bacteria in them produce toxins which create an inflammation in the gum tissues. The inflammation can cause an enlargement of the gingiva and lead to periodontitis.
If your gum are red, puffy and bleed when you brush, you have the early stage of gum disease.

Signs and symptoms

1. Swollen gum
2. Bleeding gum
3. Bright red gum
4. Tender and painful gum 
5. Gum swelling that recurs
6. Gum recession
7. Bad breath
8. Loose teeth

Treatment

The aim of treatment is to reduce and bring about total removal of oral bacteria, home treatment basically involves 

1. Oral hiegene on a daily basis with proper brushing and flossing
2. Salt and warm water therapy
3. Bicarbonate of soda treatment
4. Hydrogen peroxide in warm water therapy
5. Apple cider vinegar treatment
6. Using soft brush to prevent damage to tooth enamel and gums
7. Avoid high sugar and high protein food
8. Clean your mouth after every meal
9. Change your tooth brush bimonthly
10. Soothe your gum with aloe vera 

Give yourself a fresh breath with a healthy gum.