Gingivitis is a very common, very mild form of gum disease, the type of minor inflammation that manifests in the form of gum sensitivity, minor bleeding after eating or while brushing or flossing the teeth, redness and swelling on the gums as well as receding gums. If not treated properly, gingivitis can aggravate quite quickly and turn into severe gum disease, a major cause of tooth loss.
Gingivitis is very often an underlying condition that will determine how general dentists and other medical specialists such as oral surgeons handle the patient’s dental problems. This also means that if you are suffering from gingivitis and you also need oral surgery, it is a good idea to talk to your dental implant Skokie surgeon about getting treatment for the gingivitis first and postponing the surgical intervention until the inflammation goes away. In lack of proper treatment for the gum inflammation, the healing process might be longer after the surgical intervention and the pain or discomfort experienced might also be more severe.
In most cases, gingivitis resolves within a couple of weeks with proper treatment. The options to handle the problem include the application of mouthwashes as well as treatment with the help of oral medication, usually over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs or prescription drugs to treat the symptoms.
