Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that causes pain, redness and bleeding of the gums themselves. Gingivitis is caused by a number of bacteria that find their seats inside the deep zones of natural gums themselves, which are usually always full of food residue. Considering that in those areas there is little oxygen, then these bacteria can reproduce and proliferate.
Surely the main cause of gingivitis is poor dental hygiene. The symptoms of gingivitis are red and inflamed gums that bleed easily, even in contact with the bristles of the brush our teeth or when you touch them with dental floss. Surely one of the causes is formed by plaque that causes tooth decay, which irritates the gums. (more…)