Symptoms
Popular symptoms of gingivitis are:
- Sudden bleeding of the gums.
- Bleeding of gums when you brush or floss your teeth.
- Red, swollen gums. [1]
In most cases, gingivitis is not accompanied by pain or other symptoms.
Treatments
The goal of caring for people with this condition is to reduce inflammation. Gingivitis can be treated through:
- Oral hygiene: This involves brushing, flossing, and using recommended techniques when doing them. You can seek advice from a dentist to avoid making mistakes and exacerbating the condition.
- Professional dental cleaning: You can get your teeth cleaned by a dentist. They do this by removing plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline.
- Antiseptic mouthwash: This should be recommended by your doctor. It contains chlorhexidine, which kills bacteria in the mouth.