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CONDITIONS OF THE GUMS (PERIODONTITIS (SYMPTOMS (gums that bleed when you…

- - - - Inflammation of the gums
    - - Missing or irregular teeth
      - Eating of soft rather than fibrous food
      - Plaqua at the neck of the teeth due to neglected oral hygiene
    - - smoking or chewing tobacco
      - diabetes
      - consuming certain medications (oral contraceptives, steroids, anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and chemotherapy)
      - crooked teeth
      - dental appliances that fit poorly
      - broken fillings
      - pregnancy
      - genetic factors
    - - gums that are red, tender, or swollen
      - gums that bleed when you brush or floss your teeth
      - gums that have pulled away from the teeth
      - loose teeth
      - a change in how your teeth fit together when you bite (malocclusion)
      - pus between teeth and gums
      - pain when chewing
      - sensitive teeth
      - partial dentures that no longer fit
      - foul-smelling breath that doesn’t go away after you brush your teeth
    - - Do peroxide mouth wash to promote comfort
      - Administer analgesics to relieve pain
      - Remove devitalized tissues
    - - Avoid spicy foods
      - Follow good oral hygiene
      - Avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks
- - - - Follow good oral hygiene
      - Avoid smoking and alcoholic drinks
      - Eat foods with plenty of vitamins B and C
      - Avoid spicy foods
- - - - Inflammation of the oral cavity involving the gums, angles of the mouth and lips
    - - Mechanical trauma
      - Smoking
      - Vitamin deficiencies
    - - Pain and discomfort
      - There may be loose teeth
      - Halitosis
      - Cracking at the mouth corners
    - - Avoid aetiological factors such as tobacco use
      - Ensure an intake of vitamins
      - Good oral hygiene
      - Referral to the dentist for further care of the teeth
  - - - Shallow ulcer with a white or yellow centre and a red border on the inner aspect of the lip or cheek
    - - Emotional or mental stress
      - Hormonal factors
      - Minor trauma,eg biting
      - Vitamin deficiency
      - Associated with HIV Infections,cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy
    - - Starts with a burning or tingling sensation and slight swelling
      - Continues to become painful
      - Heals after 7-10 days without a scar
    - - Saline mouth wash
      - Soft,bland diet
      - Local or systemic antibiotics may be prescribed
      - If lesion persists longer than 2weeks, a physician must be consulted and a biopsy should be perfomed
  - - - Membrane may slough leaving lesion with beefy red base
    - - Initially it is caused by chronic irritation by the use of tobacco during smoking
      - Indiscriminate use of antibiotics which destroy normal flora of the mouth
    - - Sore mouth
      - Mucous membrane red and tender
      - Excessive salivation
      - Herpes simplex may also be present
    - - If lesion persists longer than 2 weeks, a physicians must be consulted and a biopsy should be done
      - Advise the patient to stop the use of tobacco
      - Good oral hygiene
      - Proper use of prescribed antibiotics