Gingivitis is inflammation reversible gum and induced by bacterial plaques on teeth. Gingivitis can reach people of any age.
Gingivitis is a detectable inflammation with excessive redness of the gums associated with swelling and sometimes, bleeding especially after brushing and flossing. This inflammation of the gingiva is the most frequent dental problem in childhood. The most common cause of gingivitis is inadequate oral hygiene or absent.
O treatment gives gingivitis in childhood consisting of improve techniques and frequency of oral hygiene, with the use of appropriate toothbrushes and supervision of caregivers during hygiene in children under 8 years of age.
After childhood, O treatment of gingivitis will be according to the causes and the presence of other injuries such as bacterial plaque, periodontitis or even general problems like malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, immunodeficiency, hypertension and hormonal changes. Within this, the treatment may vary in tooth cleaning, increased frequency of toothbrushing and flossing, vitamin replacement, control health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes and strengthening of immunity in people who are taking immunosuppressants.
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