Gingivitis
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums caused by plaque sitting along the gum line. It is extremely common, usually painless — and completely reversible when treated properly.
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Healthy gums don't bleed.
If there's pink in the sink when you brush, that's inflammation, not a sign you're brushing too hard. Left alone, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, where the bone holding your teeth is permanently lost.
The good news: at the gingivitis stage there's no lasting damage. A professional clean plus a small change to your technique usually settles it within a few weeks.
Easy to spot once you know.
The signs vary, but most people notice one or more of these:
- 01Bleeding when brushing or flossing
- 02Red, shiny or puffy gum margins
- 03Tenderness along the gum line
- 04Bad breath or a metallic taste
- 05Gums that look swollen between teeth
- 06Discomfort with interdental brushes
Where it comes from.
The most common culprits:
Don't wait it out.
Speak to your our practice dentist if you're experiencing any of the following — book an appointment as soon as you can:
- —Your gums bleed regularly when you brush.
- —Your gums look red or feel swollen.
- —You have persistent bad breath.
- —You've never had your gum health measured.
In discomfort right now?
Gingivitis rarely hurts. If gums are painful, swollen or you have a bad taste and pressure, that may be an abscess — get seen promptly.
A plan, not a quick fix.
We measure your gum health with a BPE score, remove the plaque and tartar driving the inflammation, and coach you through interdental cleaning. We then re-check to prove it's resolved.
