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Protecting your oral health for the long term
An oral examination can identify the cause of gingivitis and help establish a personalised treatment plan, together with tailored oral hygiene advice, to restore healthy gums and prevent recurrence.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, most commonly caused by a build-up of dental plaque. It does not always cause pain, which can make it difficult to detect. However, certain signs are characteristic and should prompt you to seek advice.
Gingivitis affects the gums, whereas periodontitis affects the tissues that support the teeth. An examination can distinguish between the two.
Healthy gums may be pink or naturally darker. They are firm and closely attached to the teeth.
In cases of gingivitis, they become:
The most common sign is bleeding gums.
This often occurs:
Gingivitis results from an imbalance between the bacteria present in the mouth and the body's defence mechanisms.
Dental plaque is the most common cause. It is a biofilm made up of bacteria that continuously forms on the teeth. When it is not removed effectively:
Certain circumstances make the gums more sensitive or alter the inflammatory response:
With appropriate care and oral hygiene, gingivitis is usually reversible.
The first step is to eliminate local causes.
At Cabinet Dentaire de la Madeleine, this generally involves:
Treatment also depends, above all, on what you do each day. Effective oral hygiene is based on three key measures:
Once gingivitis has been treated, the aim is to prevent it from returning.
A few adjustments are often enough:
Even with good oral hygiene, deposits can accumulate in areas that are difficult to reach. This is why regular dental check-ups remain essential. Periodic examinations, at intervals suited to your needs, make it possible to:
Ask your questions, send a photo of your smile and receive initial guidance from our team, simply by message, wherever you are.
It may improve slightly with better oral hygiene, but it often persists if tartar is not removed.
Not necessarily. In fact, it is often painless, which can delay treatment.
Gingivitis affects only the gums. Periodontitis affects the structures supporting the teeth, including the bone and periodontal ligament.
If tartar is present, it must be removed by a dental professional. Brushing alone cannot remove it.
No. It can help, but it does not replace mechanical cleaning.
Seek dental advice promptly if you experience severe pain, pus, fever, significant swelling or a loose tooth.
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Chirurgie Reconstructive Parodontale
Book an appointmentDiagnose and treat periodontal diseases.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsAssess the gums and supporting tissues in detail.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsStabilise periodontal disease and restore tissue when required.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsRemove subgingival deposits and clean the root surfaces.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsReshape the gum according to the clinical indication.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsDiagnose and treat periodontal diseases.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsAssess the gums and supporting tissues in detail.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsStabilise periodontal disease and restore tissue when required.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsRemove subgingival deposits and clean the root surfaces.
Discover the treatment PeriodonticsReshape the gum according to the clinical indication.
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