What else can cause gingivitis and periodontitis?
• There are many causes of gingivitis and periodontitis: • Puberty can make children more vulnerable to inflammatory gingivitis. • Medical problems such as blood or genetic disorders, or diabetes can predispose children to periodontal disease. • Mouth breathing results in the drying of the mouth and gums, and can cause gingivitis. • Orthodontic appliances make oral hygiene more difficult and this can lead to inflamed gums. • Gum disease that is not related to dental plaque can be caused by viruses (herpes), fungi (candidiasis or thrush) or bacteria. • Medications such as anti-epileptic Dilantin, and anti-rejection Cyclosporin can cause gingival overgrowth in children.
