Gum treatment in Baku: bleeding and swollen gums
Bleeding, swollen or inflamed gums are most often caused by plaque and tartar. Treatment starts by removing the cause. A mouthwash or an antibiotic cannot do that.
Ask for the price: Gum treatmentThe exact price is clear after the examination.
Does this sound familiar?
- My gums bleed when I brush or eat
- My gum is red, swollen and sore
- I have bad breath and a bad taste in my mouth
- My gums have receded and my teeth look longer
- My teeth are loose and moving apart
If a swelling on the gum grows quickly, your face swells or you have a temperature, do not wait: see a doctor the same day.
What is gum inflammation?
Diagram: healthy and inflamed gum
- Healthy gum is pale pink and fits tightly around the tooth.
- The bone that holds the tooth: when the inflammation reaches it, it is periodontitis.
- Plaque and tartar at the gum line.
- Inflamed gum is red and swollen and bleeds when you brush.
Plaque builds up along the gum line. The bacteria in it irritate the gum, and the gum becomes inflamed.
- Gingivitis The gum turns red, swells and bleeds when you brush. At this stage it is fully reversible.
- Periodontitis The inflammation reaches the bone that holds the tooth. The gums recede and teeth start to loosen.
The process can be stopped, but lost bone is hard to get back, so it matters to come early.
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How are gums treated?
Treatment usually starts with a professional cleaning and good care at home.
- How many visits
- Sometimes one cleaning is enough, sometimes several visits are needed.
Examination
Your gums and teeth are examined to find the cause of the inflammation. The plan and the price are given in advance.
Professional cleaning
The tartar and plaque are removed. Sometimes one cleaning is enough, sometimes several visits are needed.
Below the gum line
If needed, the tartar that has built up under the gum is cleaned away too.
Care at home
You are shown how to look after your gums at home. If you need a mouthwash, you are told which one and for how long.
Until your visit
- Do not stop brushing because of the blood: brush gently with a soft brush.
- Do not take an antibiotic on your own: it does not remove tartar and plaque.
- A mouthwash helps for a while, but it does not replace treatment.
What does the price of gum treatment depend on?
It depends on the state of your gums. After the examination the plan and the price are given in advance.
What changes the price
- The state of your gums
- Whether one cleaning is enough or several visits are needed
Frequently asked questions
Why do my gums bleed?
Most often because of plaque and tartar along the gum line. Do not stop brushing because of the blood: brush gently with a soft brush and come in for a cleaning. If your gums bleed for no reason, heavily, or you bleed elsewhere too, see your GP as well.
Should I come in if my gums bleed but do not hurt?
Yes. Bleeding is the first stage of gum inflammation, and at this stage it is fully reversible. Left untreated, the inflammation reaches the bone that holds the tooth: the gums recede and teeth start to loosen. Lost bone is hard to get back, so it matters to come early.
Can periodontal disease be treated?
The process can be stopped, but lost bone is hard to get back. Periodontal disease means the inflammation has reached the bone around the tooth. Treatment usually starts with a professional cleaning of tartar and plaque, cleaning below the gum line if needed, and good care at home.
Should I take an antibiotic for gum inflammation?
Not on your own. Gum inflammation is usually caused by tartar and plaque, and an antibiotic does not remove them: once you stop the medicine, the inflammation comes back. Antibiotics you do not need also help bacteria become resistant to them. An antibiotic is only needed in certain cases, when a doctor prescribes it after an examination.
Does a mouthwash help the gums?
A mouthwash helps for a while, but it does not replace treatment. Some medicated mouthwashes stain the teeth if used for a long time. Which one to use, and for how long, is decided after the examination.
How much does gum treatment cost?
It depends on the state of your gums: sometimes one professional cleaning is enough, sometimes several visits are needed. After the examination the plan and the price are given in advance. If you have a question before that, ask on WhatsApp.
What medicine helps a swollen gum?
Medicine alone cannot fix a swollen gum. The swelling usually comes from plaque, tartar or inflammation in a tooth, and medicine does not remove that cause. Only a doctor should prescribe an antibiotic, after an examination. Do not put tablets, garlic or alcohol on the gum: they burn the soft tissue. If the swelling grows, your face swells or you get a fever, see a doctor the same day.
Why do gums swell in pregnancy?
In pregnancy, hormones make the gums react more strongly to plaque: they redden, swell and bleed easily. Careful brushing and cleaning between the teeth matter even more during this time. The most comfortable time for a check-up and planned treatment is usually the second trimester. Do not take medicines on your own, and always say that you are pregnant.
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Why do gums bleed and swell?
Healthy gums are pale pink, sit tight around the tooth and do not bleed when you brush. When plaque stays at the gum line for a few days, the gum turns red, swells and bleeds when touched. This is gingivitis, the most common cause of bleeding gums. Plaque left in place hardens into tartar, which a brush cannot remove.
Gum disease is often painless, so bleeding is the first warning sign. Some things make it more likely:
- Smoking Gums bleed less, but the inflammation carries on unseen. Smokers often notice the disease late.
- Pregnancy Hormones make gums react more strongly to plaque.
- Diabetes Gum inflammation can progress faster and more severely.
- Crooked teeth, braces, overhanging fillings More plaque builds up and cleaning is harder.
If your gums bleed for no clear reason and you also bruise easily, see your GP as well as the dentist.
What does a professional cleaning do for your gums?
A professional cleaning removes tartar and plaque above the gum line and, when needed, below it. The cause of the inflammation is gone, and the gum starts to settle. You cannot do this at home with a toothbrush, because tartar sticks very firmly to the tooth.
A cleaning is not a one-off. Plaque builds up every day, so you need regular check-ups and cleaning: how often depends on you and your treatment. With periodontitis, the gap between visits may be shorter.
- The first days The gum may feel sensitive and bleed a little when you brush.
- Within one or two weeks With good home care, bleeding usually lessens and the gum firms up.
- Teeth may look a little longer As the swelling goes down, the real gum line shows.
How do you care for your gums at home?
The result of a professional cleaning is kept at home. Removing plaque from the gum line every day is the main way to stop the inflammation coming back.
- Brush Use a soft brush twice a day for two minutes. Angle it towards the gum line.
- Between the teeth Floss or use an interdental brush once a day. A toothbrush does not reach there.
- Pressure A stiff brush and pressing hard wear the gum away and can make it recede.
- Smoking Quitting helps your gums heal.
- Toothpaste Use a fluoride toothpaste. Special gum toothpastes can help but do not replace cleaning.
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Bleeding gums?
This is not something to wait on. Send a message on WhatsApp to find a time for an examination.