Gingivitis The longer plaque and tartar are on teeth‚ the more harmful they become. The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums that is called "gingivitis." In gingivitis‚ the gums become red‚ swollen and can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed with daily brushing and flossing‚ and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place. [pic]Back to top
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Gingivitis: Cause and Treatment Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease which involves inflammation and infection of the gums. This inflammation and infection lead to destruction of tissues that support the teeth including the gums‚ the ligaments and the tooth sockets. Causes: Gingivitis does not form overnight. It is one of the long-term effects of plaque deposits due to improper brushing and flossing. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria‚ mucus‚ and food debris that grows on exposed
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Abstract Oral health care during pregnancy is often avoided and misunderstood by patients and clinicians. It is very important to the mom to be to get regular checkups throughout the pregnancy. Many oral manifestations can occur at anytime‚ such as gingivitis‚ pregnancy tumors and Periodontitis. Periodontitis is associated with preterm birth and low birth weight‚ cariogenic bacteria in mothers can also lead to increased caries in the infant. Every pregnant should be examined for possible oral health
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Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that you can be treat on your own if it is caught early on. Gingivitis is typically caused by the buildup of bacteria and plaque which results in inflamed gums. If your gingivitis is caught too late‚ then it may turn into periodontal disease. Periodontal disease creates pockets between your teeth and gums. This makes it easier for your teeth to become infected. As a result‚ it is important to catch your gingivitis early on and take the necessary steps to reverse
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between periodontal diseases to other more serious chronic health conditions including heart disease‚ diabetes‚ and pregnancy complications. The most common type of gum diseases is gingivitis which is a mild form of infection of gum. According to Marian Mehegan‚ DDS‚ a regional women’s health coordinator‚ gingivitis causes red‚ swollen gums‚ and it can also make the gums bleed easily. This form of gum disease does not lead to loss of bone or tissue around the teeth. However‚ in a prolonged untreated
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up‚ resulting in gingivitis and possibly progressing to periodontal disease. And periodontal disease has been associated with increased risks of conditions ranging from heart disease to stroke and even pancreatic cancer. By harnessing natural bioactive components‚ such as pomegranate‚ green tea‚ and coenzyme Q10‚ these modem medicines have improved the odds of winning the battle against dental degradation and related systemic illnesses. (Article 1) Gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontal
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Rochel just completed her five-paragraph essay and exhaustedly heads upstairs suppressing a yawn. After tiredly getting on her pajamas‚ she mechanically lifts her toothbrush‚ smears on a generous amount of toothpaste and proceeds to brush her teeth. Her mind is wandering to how she will pass her test tomorrow‚ what she should wear on Rosh Chodesh and if she should go with a salad or a wrap for lunch the next day. She then monotonously cleans her toothbrush‚ rinses her mouth and turns of the faucet
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the first and Major CLINICAL feature of dental plaque induced gingivitis 6) Know what is the most effective antibacterial agent available today (i.e chlorahexidine‚ listerine etc.) Most effective antibacterial agent available today is chlorhexidine. It reduces plaque and gingivitis. Alters bacterial cell wall and interferes with adsorption of bacterial to teeth. Listerine is ADA approved for its effectiveness in reducing gingivitis 7) Know what the possible side effects of anti-calculus
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DENTAL CASE STUDY The dogs name is Tammy and she is a 13 yr old corgi. She has been brought in because the owner has noticed that she has a smelly breath. Mark has checked its teeth first up and they are pretty bad with extensive Tatar and gingivitis. a few molars of the molars seem very bad as well and will most likely need to come out. She has been booked in for a dental in 2 days but because she is so old she the owner has been advised to do a pre G.A screen on Tammy. We managed to get the
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Discussion Aloe Vera is greatly useful in the treatment of gingivitis or periodontitis (17). It decreases inflammation‚ bleeding‚ and edema of the gingiva. It is a strong antibacterial in periodontal pockets where normal cleansing is challenging‚ and its antifungal properties help considerably in the difficulty of denture stomatitis (18) .also Aloe Vera is a possible anti-bacterial factor which is mentioned to be useful in fighting the microorganism and controlling periodontal disease (19). Vijayalakshmi
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