Who gets gingivitis?
Most people have a mild case of gingivitis during their lifetime. It’s important to look after your teeth and gums, and to have any case of gingivitis sufficiently treated. A mild case of gingivitis can usually be treated simply with a good oral hygiene routine, including brushing your teeth twice a day (in the morning and last thing at night) and flossing daily (or at least three times a week). However, if it’s not treated, gingivitis can develop into other forms of gum disease, which can cause more serious complications. Periodontitis Periodontitis (which used to be called pyorrhoea when severe) is another condition which affects your gums, and often follows a case of gingivitis. It can make your teeth feel loose and, in some cases, fall out. This is because the inflammation that starts in your gums spreads, and affects the tissue and bone that help keep your teeth securely in place. Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) is anot
