Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, which is quite common in children. With it, the swelling and bleeding of the gums occur, but the integrity of the dentogingival attachment is preserved. In other words, periodontal pockets are formed without resorption of the bone tissue around the tooth. Only the gum adjacent to the teeth inflames and the interdental gingival papilla can become inflamed.
Gingivitis in children: symptoms
- gums begin to bleed;
- when brushing your teeth, you feel pain;
- puffiness of the interdental papillae and gums along the edges;
- gingiva blushes (in the acute phase of inflammation);
- if there is cyanosis of the gums - this means that there is a transition of acute inflammation in the chronic;
- In the oral cavity, soft plaque and solid dental deposits accumulate; in such cases, the child usually has a large number of carious teeth.
Pediatric gingivitis: causes
The main cause of this inflammation is the microbial flora in the oral cavity. Non-observance of the rules of hygiene leads to the accumulation of a soft microbial deposit on the teeth. In this raid and contain, so to speak, the main initiators of gingivitis. The microflora of such a microbial deposit separates toxic toxins and mediators of inflammation. Influencing the gum, they lead to the emergence of an intense inflammatory reaction. The manifestation of this is the appearance of edema combined with bleeding.
Allocate the following factors that contribute to the development of gingivitis:
- Improper filling of teeth. If the seal is placed in such a way that its edges hang over the gum, in the future these defects will lead to damage and infection of the gums. Therefore, choose an approved dental clinic for the treatment of children's teeth.
- Incorrect growth of teeth. Incorrect growth and abnormalities of the occlusion (crowding of teeth) are factors that cause inflammation.
- Caries. If there are carious teeth, treat them in time. The sharp edges of the damaged teeth are also dangerous.
- When a child wears an orthodontic device, be careful not to injure the oral cavity.
- Factors such as mouth breathing and anomalies of attachment of the frenum of lips and tongue can cause hygiene to be hampered and the same plaque accumulates in the oral cavity, which is the cause of gingivitis.
- Common factors of the occurrence of gingivitis are cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system diseases, colds, infectious ailments, imbalance of hormones and hereditary factors. These diseases alone do not cause inflammation of the gums, they reduce the body's immunity in general. It is by losing its protective properties that the immune system can no longer adequately resist the toxins and mediators of inflammation produced by the microbial flora of plaque.
Gingivitis in children: treatment
For the treatment of gingivitis, it is necessary to conduct such activities as:
- removal of dental plaque, which is carried out at a dentist's appointment through professional therapy with ultrasound and polishing brushes;
- anti-inflammatory therapy, is performed to remove swelling and bleeding gums with drugs such as antiseptic rinses and applications. After the rinse, anti-inflammatory gels and ointments are applied.
At home, treatment is possible if all the necessary procedures are followed, the main one of which is the removal of plaque. Otherwise, there will be complications.
Gingivitis: treatment with folk remedies
It is advised to practice rinsing the mouth with a weak brewing of black tea. The procedure should be repeated several times a day. Well helps chamomile, sage. Their tinctures should rinse the oral cavity.
In order to prevent gingivitis in children, parents should monitor the proper oral hygiene of the child, rational nutrition and mandatory cleaning of teeth.