If you have very deep pigmentation or discoloration
of your gum tissues, it can interfere with the appearance of your teeth when you smile.
The diagnosis of gingivitis is made when there is a visible thickening
of the gum tissues resulting in a color change and even bleeding when touched in the more severe cases.
Using baking soda and / or salt is a wonderful abrasive if you need it, plus both of these will draw inflammation out
of the gum tissues.
Recent studies show nearly half of all children aged 2 and 3 have at least mild inflammation
of gum tissues.
Sensitivity and bleeding
of the gum tissue is thought to be caused from rises in pregnancy hormones, particularly progesterone, in addition to increased blood flow to the mouth.
, blood in the sink may indicate inflammation
of your gum tissue caused by plaque buildup along the gum line.
(That's why certain people should avoid activated charcoal toothpaste altogether: «If you have a lot of recession
of gum tissue, the roots of the teeth may become sensitive as a result of the abrasive quality to charcoal toothpastes,» says Dr. Wilson.)
Gum disease is the progression of bleeding gums to the loss
of gum tissue and bone.
Gum disease causes chronic inflammation
of gum tissue.
Gingivitis Gingivitis or gum disease, is an inflammation
of the gum tissue.
The loss
of gum tissue attachment and bone results in «pockets» of disease below the gum line.
It is usually very ease to spot and diagnose yourself as you will see basically a red line, which is inflammation,
of the gum tissue itself.
The areas of tooth resorption commonly become visible above the gum line as fleshy pink areas
of gum tissue.
Ulcers on the buccal (cheek side) surface
of the gum tissue next to the teeth are common with severe tartar.
That breakdown
of gum tissue allows the bacteria in your dog's mouth to go directly into the blood coursing through the rest of her organs.
The breakdown
of gum tissue is the door through which mouth bacteria enters her bloodstream.
Veterinarians suspect that there is a genetic cause of gingival hyperplasia, causing some dogs to respond to inflammation, and the presence of bacteria by creating an increasing the amount
of gum tissue.
Severe chronic infection
of the gum tissue and alveolar bone creates a foul odor to the mouth due to the bacterial infection of the tissues.
At this stage, curettage
of the gum tissue is also highly recommended with the possibility of gingival flap surgery if pockets are deeper than 3 - 4 mm.
Although radiographs do not give representation of the attachment
of the gum tissue, they do reveal changes in the bone and root architecture.
This is not necessarily a problem, but dental radiographs can be used to detect unerupted teeth and removal
of the gum tissue over the teeth (called operculectomy) will help facilitate eruption in many cases.
Tooth brushing on a daily basis helps to prevent the formation of dental tartar and inflammation
of the gum tissue, called gingivitis.
The objective is to get adequate healing
of the gum tissue as well as to prevent any further impaction of material between the teeth.
If you see a red line at the gum line, that is gingivitis or inflammation
of the gum tissue.
Stomatitis is a severe, potentially life threatening inflammation
of the gum tissue (see the white arrow and white bracket in the picture).
Not exact matches
Connective
tissue has a way
of gumming up the works.
As lactation specialists are aware, the key to successful breastfeeding is a proper «latch - on» and swallow by the infant as described by Woolridge, 11 Escott, 12 Weber, 13 and Bosma.14 During effective latch - on, the infant draws both the nipple and some
of the surrounding areolar
tissue into the mouth and extends the tongue over the lower
gum pad.
The dentist will not just check the appearance
of your baby's tooth but also if there is any problems with the jaw, oral
tissues, and
gum.
Your baby's
gums might become inflamed as the hard teeth push through the soft
tissue of the
gums, resulting in some inflammation.
In this condition a baby can't get a good latch because their tongue is stuck to the bottom
of their mouth by a band
of tissue and they can't open their mouth wide enough or keep their tongue over the lower
gum while sucking.
The frenulum is a small bit
of tissue that secures the tongue to the muscle at floor
of the mouth (lingual frenulum) or the lips to the
gums (labial frenulum).
Once you lift the lip, look for a band
of tissue that connects the lip to the
gum area.
The researchers examined RNA from healthy and diseased
gum tissues of 120 patients with periodontitis..
Researchers used to believe that LAD patients developed severe periodontitis because
of this inability
of neutrophils to cross from the bloodstream into
gum tissue.
Compared to people with periodontitis or gingivitis who were otherwise healthy, one molecule in particular stood out: people with LAD had very high levels
of IL - 17 mRNA and IL -17-expressing cells in their
gum tissue.
In a new study, researchers injected human
gum tissue extracted during oral surgery into the molars
of fetal mice.
Periodontitis, a severe form
of gum disease, doesn't just cause soft -
tissue inflammation and bleeding.
10 Possible explanation: Pregnant women tend to develop gingivitis (inflammation
of the
gums) as hormonal shifts make the
tissues more sensitive to irritation.
Healthy
gum tissue will usually yield numbers
of less than 4 mm.
The teething is hell, and there is nothing more comforting to her than to feed when she wakes up screaming from vicious hunks
of calcified
tissue and enamel sawing through her
gums.
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a water - soluble vitamin required for growth and repair
of tissues, wound healing and maintenance
of gums, bones and teeth.
Well, for periodontal disease, affecting the
tissues surrounding the teeth, like gingivitis (
gum disease), one
of the leading causes
of tooth loss, plant - based diets should be protective.
This protein promotes inflammation and is the main driver
of tissue destruction and bone loss in
gum disease.
For the purpose
of this study, researchers used cells that model
gum tissue and discovered that isolated wine polyphenols (p - coumaric and caffeic acid) performed much better than extract and grape seed on decreasing * the ability
of bacteria to stick to
gums and teeth.
Collagen is vital for the creation
of healthy teeth and
gums and aids in cell and
tissue regeneration.
Damage can include alteration
of the enamel surface, reduced strength
of resin - based filling materials, damaged and inflamed
gums, chemical burns, blistering
of mouth and
gum tissues and severe tooth sensitivity.
Additional signs
of scurvy include depression as well as swollen, bleeding
gums and loosening or loss
of teeth due to
tissue and capillary fragility [6,8,9].
Periodontal disease refers to a range
of conditions, including gingivitis (inflammation
of the
gums) and periodontitis (loss
of bone and soft
tissue around the teeth).
Indications that your pet might be in need
of dental care would include the presence
of a red stripe along the
gum line, unpleasant odor from the mouth, reluctance to chew, change in chewing behaviors, inability to see the teeth due to calculus accumulation, reluctance to allow home care, broken teeth, discolored teeth, loose teeth, draining or swelling around the face or jaw, decreased appetite, swellings or enlargements
of the oral
tissues, difficulty in swallowing, rubbing the face with a paw (sometimes resulting in eye irritation), rubbing the face on the carpet, and other signs as well.
This enables us to perform a comprehensive assessment
of tissues, make dental radiographs and complete scaling and polishing procedures above and below the
gum line.