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Complications
Pregnancy gingivitis is an early form of periodontal disease, which is a more serious gum condition. If pregnancy gingivitis progresses and becomes periodontitis, you can lose teeth if it’s not corrected. It can also lead to a serious infection that travels throughout your body and requires urgent medical treatment.8 Some studies show a connection between periodontal…
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Treatment
Pregnancy gingivitis affects as many as 75% of pregnant people.2 It’s important that you pay special attention to your oral health during pregnancy, because gingivitis can progress to a serious gum disease called periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to keep pregnancy gingivitis under control.3 The main goal is…
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What Is Pregnancy Gingivitis?
Pregnancy gingivitis is when your gums become red and swollen while you’re pregnant.1 They may feel sore and bleed easily. Pregnancy gingivitis can develop when you’re pregnant because your body is producing more of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This process increases blood flow within your body. The extra blood supply helps keep the baby healthy, but the additional…
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Pregnancy Gingivitis
Your body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. Some of them can make it difficult to maintain good health, including oral health. Gingivitis can occur during pregnancy and can potentially damage your teeth and gums. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent or minimize this common gum disease among pregnant people. This article discusses the treatment…
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Treatment
In some cases, treating gingivostomatitis isn’t necessary because the condition can resolve on its own in a few weeks. Viral infections often need to run their course, and gingivostomatitis is no different. This is why treatment is often geared toward making the symptoms more bearable while the infection clears up. Some ways a person can…
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Diagnosis
To diagnose gingivostomatitis, healthcare providers will conduct an oral exam to determine if there are ulcers, blisters, swelling, or bleeding in the mouth. This physical exam is typically enough to reach a diagnosis. However, since the ulcers that develop are hard to distinguish from those that occur with other types of infections, a small tissue…
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Causes
Gingivostomatitis can be caused by the following: Viruses: The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and coxsackievirus both can cause the condition to develop. Poor oral hygiene: Failing to brush or floss appropriately can lead to gingivostomatitis. Bacterial infection: In rare instances, gingivostomatitis can be caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus or Actinomyces. HSV-1 is the most common cause and accounts for…
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The Gingivostomatitis Symptoms
When a person develops gingivostomatitis, they can develop symptoms on the tongue, lips, inside of the mouth, and gums. That said, the majority of children that have the condition will not present with any symptoms. When symptoms of the infection do arise, they include:23 Fever Ulcers in both the front and back of the mouth Swelling…
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Gingivostomatitis
Gingivostomatitis : is an inflammation of the gums and lips that manifests from an underlying cause. Since gingivostomatitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria, it is considered highly contagious. Gingivostomatitis leads to painful sores and swelling of the gums. Although any person can develop gingivostomatitis, it is most commonly found in children under the age…
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Pediatric dentistry
It is the branch of dentistry dealing with the oral health of children from birth to adolescence. Among its functions is the diagnosis of oral diseases, cleaning and treatment with fluoride as well as the prevention of caries or diseases. In addition, pediatric dentistry is responsible for controlling the growth of teeth and jaws and…
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