Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal (gum) disease. Gingivitis is an inflammation of gums, which is caused by the build up of plaque due to improper cleaning of teeth.
 

Causes of Gingivitis

Gingivitis is an indication of poor oral health. Smoking, genetic predisposition, aging, stress, low nutrition, hormonal fluctuations, HIV infection, pregnancy are some other factors that may cause the gingivitis. This disease is starts with plaque which is an invisible, sticky film forms by our mouth bacteria, plaque is then convert into a hard material which is known as a tarter .This tarter irritating the gums .
Only by brushing and flossing you can not get rid of tarter. There is need to dental cleaning.

Signs and symptoms

The main symptoms of Gingivitis are given below-

1) Swollen, red and soft gums.
2) Mouth sores is also a sign of gingivitis.
3) Appearance of your gums is bright red or red- purple
4) Tender gums when you touch it otherwise it is painless.
5) Shiny gums.

Treatment of Gingivitis

To reduce the gingival inflammation dental treatment is necessary. The best home care is prevention for gingivitis. Gingivitis can be treated in different ways. The first step is scaling ,which removes all plaque and tarter by regular brushing. If your gums are sensitive then it is possible that you feel uncomfortable with this cleaning.
Gingivitis removes if you do the regular oral cleaning at home after a professional cleaning.

Prevention

There is need to good oral hygiene for prevention against gingivitis. It removes the plaque that is the main cause of disorder. so daily brush your teeth (twice in a day). take advice from your dentist for instructions on proper brushing and flossing techniques. To remove plaque ,regular professional tooth cleaning is important.