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Have Red And Sore Gums. Noticed Dark Patches On Other Part Of Gums. What Is The Problem?
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Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Question : Hi - I see a small chafing on one of my gums. Its as if skin has peeled in that area. There is no pain but it is red and feels rough to the tongue when I touch it. There are some dark patches on the other parts of the gums. I do not have any dental problems and never had any till now. I brush and floss regularly.
Hello,
Thanks for writing in.
The redness on your gums signifies inflamed gums called gingivitis.
Peeling of skin and roughness are results of gingival recession i.e., pathological migration of gingiva XXXXXXX into the tissue spaces.
Causes-
1.faulty tooth brushing method
2.plaque accumulation in between your teeth due to improper oral hygiene maintenance.
3.vitamin deficiency.
4.mechanical wearing of teeth.
5.systemic conditions like diabetes,epilepsy if any.
I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO-
1.get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist.
2.root planning and gingival recontouring has to be done.
3.tooth colored restorations can be given for tooth-wearing areas.
4.always brush your teeth twice daily using soft-bristled toothbrush.
5.brush your teeth in up-down and back-forth motion carefully.
6.replace your toothbrush in every 6 months.
7.please avoid the use of tooth-picks, safety-pins in the interdental areas as it can result in tearing of gums.
8.use antimicrobial mouthwash eg, listerine to reduce plaque accumulation.
9.meanwhile, stop the use of dental floss regularly as it can lead into gingival recession.
10.include plenty of vitamin-c containing fruits in your diet.eg,oranges,lemon to become the gums intact.
For further clarification, direct clinical examination of the condition is necessary.
Please feel free to ask further query.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
The redness on your gums signifies inflamed gums called gingivitis.
Peeling of skin and roughness are results of gingival recession i.e., pathological migration of gingiva XXXXXXX into the tissue spaces.
Causes-
1.faulty tooth brushing method
2.plaque accumulation in between your teeth due to improper oral hygiene maintenance.
3.vitamin deficiency.
4.mechanical wearing of teeth.
5.systemic conditions like diabetes,epilepsy if any.
I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO-
1.get your teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist.
2.root planning and gingival recontouring has to be done.
3.tooth colored restorations can be given for tooth-wearing areas.
4.always brush your teeth twice daily using soft-bristled toothbrush.
5.brush your teeth in up-down and back-forth motion carefully.
6.replace your toothbrush in every 6 months.
7.please avoid the use of tooth-picks, safety-pins in the interdental areas as it can result in tearing of gums.
8.use antimicrobial mouthwash eg, listerine to reduce plaque accumulation.
9.meanwhile, stop the use of dental floss regularly as it can lead into gingival recession.
10.include plenty of vitamin-c containing fruits in your diet.eg,oranges,lemon to become the gums intact.
For further clarification, direct clinical examination of the condition is necessary.
Please feel free to ask further query.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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