Gingival hypertrophy is an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissue.
It is also called as gingival enlargement or gingival hyperplasia.
It is often symptom of poor oral hygiene or a side effect of using certain medications
Causes of gingival hypertrophy
Gingival overgrowth is often caused by inflammation.
It can also be drug induced, as a side effect of prescribed medication.
- It include- anti-seizure drug
- Immunosuppressant
- Calcium channel blocker
Other causes
One of the most common cause is Poor oral hygiene.
Systemic causes inflammatory gum enlargement
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis- It is rare type of cause.
In a systemic cause includes pregnancy, hormonal imbalance, some disease like leukemia can trigger overgrowth.
It also includes HIV, Diabetes, Anemia and Vitamin deficiencies
Symptoms:
⦁ It can affect your oral health.
⦁ It includes red bleeding gums
⦁ Poor oral hygiene
⦁ Tender gums
⦁ Bacteria
⦁ Inflammation
⦁ Pain
⦁ Bad breath
⦁ Plaque buildup on teeth
⦁ In severe cases gum can completely cover the teeth, affecting hygiene and teeth alignment .
⦁ They will be difficult to clean.
Treatment of gingival hypertrophy
- Laser excision- A periodontist will use laser to remove inflamed gum tissue.
- Electro surgery- Periodontist applies electric currents to your gum tissue to cut or remove what has overgrown.
- It also involve periodontal flap surgery.
- Gingivectomy- It includes surgical removal of gum tissue or gingiva.
It is used to remove extra gum tissue for cosmetic reason as well as to modify a smile.
Treatment at home for swollen gums.
⦁ Basically for minor condition we can treat swollen gums at home also.
⦁ Mix 1 teaspoon of salt and add lukewarm water.
⦁ Rinse your mouth with this saltwater solution for 30 seconds.
⦁ Then spit it out, do not swallow it.
⦁ Do this 2 to 3 times a day until the swelling goes away.
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