This kind of gingivitis develops due to the activity of pathogenic bacteria. In this case, inflammation of the gums is observed, it acquires a cyanotic shade, becomes swollen. Catarrhal gingivitis causes a lot of trouble, among which bleeding gums, their soreness and bad breath. Provoke an ailment can:
- insufficient hygiene of the oral cavity ;
- Dentist's mistakes;
- hormonal disorders, etc.
Chronic catarrhal gingivitis
The chronic stage is characterized by a sluggish course and mild symptoms.
Often all teeth are involved in the inflammatory process, but as a rule, the disease affects the upper jaw. In this case, the areas in which there are no teeth, do not suffer.
With this form, patients face bleeding with trauma, eating solid food. Soreness is observed when brushing teeth and touching. The edges of the affected teeth are covered with a stone.
Acute catarrhal gingivitis
In autumn and spring there is an exacerbation of the disease, accompanied by pronounced signs. Patients complain about the taste of blood in the mouth. During the examination, the following symptoms are found:
- gums tightening;
- cyanosis;
- bleeding when probing;
- plaque and stones on the teeth in the gum area.
In the absence of proper treatment, signs of the disease are gradually weakening, and therefore patients feel that the gingivitis has completely disappeared. However, he just went into the stage of remission, during which the inflammation continues.
Treatment of catarrhal gingivitis
The first thing to do is brushing your teeth, including removing the stone and plaque. Also replace the fillings and treat patients with teeth.
The next stage is drug therapy. On the gum impregnated with turuns, impregnated with medical formulations, rinse the mouth with antiseptics, and take anti-inflammatory drugs.