Gum treatment

Common disease of gums :-

Gingivitis – Early gum inflammation with redness and bleeding during brushing.

Periodontitis – Advanced gum disease causing bone loss and loosening of teeth.

Bleeding Gums – Often the first sign of gum disease.

Swollen Gums – Painful, puffy, and inflamed gums.

Gum Recession – Gums pull away from teeth, exposing the roots.

Dental Plaque Build-up – Sticky bacterial film that initiates gum disease.

Tartar (Calculus) Deposits – Hardened plaque that cannot be removed by brushing alone.

Bad Breath (Halitosis) – Persistent mouth odor commonly associated with gum infection.

Periodontal Abscess (Gum Abscess) – Localized pus collection causing severe pain and swelling.

Pyorrhea – Common term for advanced periodontitis with pus discharge and loose teeth.

Tooth Mobility Due to Gum Disease – Teeth become loose because of bone loss.

Gum Infection Around Wisdom Teeth (Pericoronitis) – Inflammation around partially erupted wisdom teeth.

Drug-Induced Gum Enlargement – Gum overgrowth caused by medications such as phenytoin, cyclosporine, or certain calcium channel blockers.

Aggressive Periodontitis – Rapidly progressing gum disease, often affecting younger patients.

Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG / Trench Mouth) – Painful ulcerated gums with severe bad breath.

Pregnancy Gingivitis – Hormone-related gum inflammation during pregnancy.

Diabetes-Associated Gum Disease – More severe gum infection in people with uncontrolled diabetes.

Smoking-Related Gum Disease – Often progresses with fewer obvious symptoms but greater tissue destruction.

Peri-Implant Mucositis – Inflammation around a dental implant.

Peri-Implantitis – Bone loss and infection around dental implants.