
GUM-HEALTH
Inflamed Gums: Causes & Treatments
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What causes inflamed gums?
If you have swollen, inflamed gums, then serious discomfort may become a factor. The most common cause of inflammation is gum disease, but poor oral hygiene, improper brushing or flossing, tobacco use, medical treatments, hormone changes, and irritation from dental appliances such as dentures or braces can also play a role.
According to the CDC, nearly half of American adults have some form of gum disease, making painful or inflamed gums a relatively common occurrence.
What are the types of gum disease?
There are two main types of gum disease:
- Gingivitis: An early and relatively mild form of gum disease, gingivitis affects millions of Americans each year. One of the most common signs of gum disease is sensitive gums that may bleed when you brush or floss. While gingivitis isn’t a serious stage of gum disease, it’s important to treat the problem quickly to avoid any further damage to your smile.
- Periodontitis: When gingivitis is not treated in time, it can progress to the more serious type of gum infection known as periodontitis. At this point, inflamed gums are more painful and your teeth may begin coming loose. That’s because periodontitis has started to damage the tissue that is holding your teeth in place. Dental treatment of inflamed gums and periodontitis is very important for your long-term oral health and tooth loss prevention.
How to treat inflamed gums?
You can start treating the gum inflammation by taking the following steps to get your teeth and gums back in good health
- 1st sore gums home remedy: Brush up on your brushing technique.
- 2nd sore gums home remedy: Floss diligently.
- 3rd sore gums home remedy: Rinse regularly.
- 4th sore gums home remedy: Brush with a gum care formula.
- 5th sore gums home remedy: Use an anti-gingivitis toothpaste.
- 6th sore gums home remedy: Improve your nutrition.
- 7th sore gums home remedy: De-Stress

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