The gaps in the gums that are between the teeth are called the gingival (or interdental) papillae. Their purpose is to protect periodontal structures. This part is vulnerable and very sensitive, so soft tissues are easily damaged. If symptoms of inflammation appear, you should consult a dentist.
Signs of inflammation of the interdental papilla
The first sign of inflammation is redness of the soft tissues and bleeding, which can be observed when brushing your teeth and eating. In this case, bacteria enter the wound, provoking a further process.
Gradually, the inflammation will begin to pass on its own, the damage will overgrow. But the surface of the soft tissue will increase and become even more vulnerable, and then the inflammation will begin again. Therefore, self-medication is highly discouraged, otherwise it will be more difficult for the dentist to diagnose the cause and prescribe adequate treatment.
Causes of inflammation of the gingival papilla:
- poor oral hygiene – it is very difficult to clean plaque and food debris from the last teeth;
- tartar formation;
- periodontitis;
- injury from flossing, brushing, flossing, hot or hard food;
- injuries during dental treatment;
- malocclusion;
- avitaminosis;
- immunity reduction;
- hormonal disorders;
- diabetes.
Treatment of inflammation of the gums
If the cause of inflammation of the gingival papilla is poor hygiene and tartar, and the inflammation is at the initial stage, then the doctor will offer you a professional hygienic cleaning . After that, the inflamed area is additionally washed and an antiseptic gel is applied to the soft tissue.
If the cause is a deeper damage to the periodontal tissues – periodontitis, then in addition to hygienic cleaning, the doctor will conduct periodontal by cleaning the periodontal pocket from bacteria and saturating the root of the tooth with useful substances. The inflammation of the gingival papilla will stop as soon as the cause is eliminated.
The rehabilitation period is 2-3 days, during which time the gum should heal. To prevent inflammation, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with warm water after each meal, and additionally use a single-beam brush, which cleans food debris and plaque from the interdental space well. To prevent inflammation in the future, prevention of gum disease is recommended.
How to relieve symptoms at home
Once again, we repeat, you do not need to self-medicate. However, if you made an appointment with the doctor the next day, and in the evening you want to alleviate the condition, then you can rinse your mouth with an antiseptic solution, for this you can choose Tantum Verde, Stomatofit or Chlorophyllipt. You can also prepare a decoction of sage, chamomile or eucalyptus.
