DOCTORS ANSWER COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT GUM PAIN.

How can inflamed gums be treated?

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Gingivitis frequently results in swollen gums, coupled with other conditions such as nutrient deficiencies hormonal changes, or infections. Gum swelling, also known as gingival swelling, is a common cause of irritated, painful, or sensitive gums. The most frequent reason for painful gums is gingivitis. Your gums become inflamed and swollen as a result of this gum disease. Treatment for swollen gums relies on the underlying cause. LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure), osseous surgery (to minimize the pockets surrounding your teeth), scaling and root planning, and antibiotics are common dental treatments for swollen gums.

Expert opinion from Dr. Shalini Verma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Less than a year of experience · India

Inflammation in gums occurs as a consequence of gingivitis, periodontal problems and other factors too. They can be treated with antibiotic therapy, Warm saline rinses. Cold compress ice pack on outer side the cheek. Proper scaling and root planing of the dental arches. Use antimicrobial mouthwashes on regular basis. Scaling and root planing along with usage of warm saline rinses or mouthwashes eliminates the residual plaque and debris, thereby, reducing the inflammation of gums.

What are the most common causes of inflamed gums?

Expert opinion from Dr. Shalini Verma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Less than a year of experience · India

The most common causes of inflamed gums are gingivitis, periodontal disease, scurvy, any bacterial or viral infection, side effects of any medication, ill fitting prosthesis such as dentures, during pregnancy, malnutrition or vitamin deficiency and many more.

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Gingivitis (inflamed gums) is a frequent gum disease that causes inflammation, redness, and swelling of your gingiva. Gum inflammation (gingivitis) can be caused by a variety of conditions. Poor oral hygiene, plaque, and calculus accumulation, poorly fitting dentures or other dental appliances, bacterial infections, hormonal changes, certain medications, smoking and tobacco use, poor nutrition, scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), and systemic disorders are the most common causes.

What causes blackness around the gum near a tooth?

Expert opinion from Dr. Anuvitha Kamath

MBBS · 3 years of experience · India

Blackness around the gums can be normal in some people due to their skin tone. However, a newly appeared black gums can be a matter of concern. The causes of blackness around the gum near a tooth are eruption hematoma, bruises, melanotic macules, oral cancer, blue nevus, certain medicational side effects, amalgam tattoos, smoking, and oral melanoacanthoma.

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