Natural and healthy gingiva should look like orange peel and be light pink in color. However, if oral care is not done properly, the gums become inflamed due to the formation of bacteria and accordingly, gingival enlargement occurs. Not only oral care, hormonal changes, drug use, systemic diseases, poor oral hygiene, incorrectly made prostheses and fillings, mouth breathing and traumas can also cause gingival enlargement.
Redness occurs in the gums of people with diseased gums. However, swelling and opening of the gums, if the growth has advanced, tartar formation around the gums, bleeding in the gums,
abscesses and infections around the gums are seen. Exudate is seen in the gingival contours, especially in patients with advanced gingival enlargement.
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Without eliminating the main cause of gingival enlargement, the recurrence rate of treated gingival enlargements is high. Gingival growths that do not improve despite all treatments are removed by cutting. This stops the progression of the disease. Thus, the patient has a more aesthetic gingiva that can be cleaned easily.
When the gingival enlargement reaches a serious level, surgery is required. Dentists decide which teeth to operate on according to the condition of the gums and the extent of the discomfort. All teeth are operated when necessary. Gingival enlargement surgery, which is usually performed under local anesthesia, is a procedure that does not take too long.
The answer to the question of how to prevent gingival enlargement is that the patient pays more attention to oral care and the patient goes for regular checkups.
With early diagnosis and correct treatment approaches, gingival enlargement can be prevented. However, it is known that brushing teeth is not enough to provide oral hygiene.
Mouthwash recommended by dentists for maximum oral care should be used.