What is gingivitis ?how dose it happen?

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What is gingivitis ?how dose it happen?

Answer 1

gingiva-gums

itis- inflammation

yours gums would inflamme if you dont brush your teeth. if you have an infection or if have vitamin deficiency.

bactidol is usually the otc rinse thats prescribed for this

Answer 2

Gingivitis is when your gums are very sensitive & bleed often.

It is ussually caused by not flossing & brushing teeth.

Answer 3

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria. ventually the bacteria can get into the bones at the root of the teeth and eat them away. This latter stage is called periodontitis. It's a leading cause of tooth loss in the overall population and the number one cause in seniors. It is caused by Plaque is made of bacteria, mucus, and small particles of food. New bacteria are arriving constantly, and if they're not brushed off within about three days, they form a rock-hard layer called tartar. Toothbrushes and dental floss can't remove tartar, only a dentist can.

Some people are more prone to getting gingivitis than others. Gingivitis is particularly likely to occur in people with diabetes, AIDS, or leukemia. Other factors linked to an elevated risk of gingivitis include:    *  puberty

    * pregnancy

    * menopause

    * smoking

    * vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)

    * niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency (pellagra)

    * use of the female contraceptive pill

    * poorly aligned teeth or poorly fitted mouth appliances (such as retainers or crowns)

Some medications are also associated with gingivitis, including:

    * cyclosporine* (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases)

    * phenytoin (used to control epilepsy and other seizures)

    * calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine (used treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions)

Some viruses can also infect the mouth. The one most likely to attack the gums is the herpes virus. It causes tiny ulcers and holes to appear in the gums and other parts of the mouth. This disease is called acute herpetic gingivostomatitis (a stoma is a medical term for "hole"). It only strikes people who have just caught herpes for the first time, and have caught it in the mouth.

Answer 4

You could have looked this up for yourself.  Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease and is very common.  It's an irritation & inflammation caused by a build up of bacteria between the teeth and the gums.  It often causes bleeding gums.  Gingivitis starts with plaque and plaque build up is most often caused by poor oral hygiene.  Inadequate brushing and flossing.  There are also medications and conditions that can cause plaque.  But, I mean, you could have looked this up for yourself.  Really.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gingivi...