Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Relieve Swollen Gums Caused by Infections
- The most common cause of swollen gums
- Pregnancy
- Gingivitis
- Sprue
- Vitamin deficiency
Medical Video: How to Relieve Swollen Gums Caused by Infections
Not only teeth, gums are one part of the mouth that is prone to problems. Swollen gum is one of the common problems with the gums. There are various things that could be the cause of swollen gums. Maybe one of them you are experiencing.
The most common cause of swollen gums
Reporting from Healthline, swollen gums can be caused by:
Pregnancy
Pregnant women are very susceptible to swollen gums. Generally because of pregnancy hormones that make the body produce more blood than usual, so that the gums are more easily irritated to the point of swelling. In addition, hormonal changes during pregnancy also inhibit the body's ability to fight bacteria that are usually the cause of gum infections. Finally, the swelling of the gums cannot be avoided.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the most common disease that causes the gums to become irritated and swollen. Gingivitis or inflammation of the gums is usually caused due to poor oral hygiene.
Dirty mouth conditions make it easier for leftover plaques to accumulate in the gums and teeth. Plaques that are not cleaned will harden and turn into tartar. Well, this tartar will be the cause of gingivitis.
Dirty teeth are also prone to holes. Untreated cavities can be the cause of swollen gums due to the appearance of abscesses (festering lumps) on the gums.
Sprue
Swollen gums can be due to canker sores due to fungal infections.
In addition, infection with the herpes virus can also affect the mouth area and cause gum swelling. This condition of oral herpes is called acute gingivostomatitis.
Vitamin deficiency
Vitamin deficiencies, especially vitamins B and C, can be the cause of swollen gums. Vitamin C plays an important role in producing collagen which also forms gum tissue. Therefore, one side effect that might occur if you lack vitamin C is canker sores and swollen gums. Vitamin B helps cell growth and blood circulation throughout the body including the gums.
So, don't forget to always fulfill your daily vitamin needs through healthy food. Vitamin C is easily found in oranges, guava, pineapple, mango and watermelon. Foods high in B vitamins include meat and fish, milk and dairy products (yogurt, cheese, butter), potatoes, and dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. If you cannot get enough from food, consult your doctor to get the right dose of vitamin supplements.
