Bleeding from the gums becomes easy and frequent. There is a pain in the gums due to formation of craterlike ulcers. The lymph glands in the neck may become enlarged and one might develop a fever. The condition is usually a result of the development of the plaque where the gum meets the tooth. Gingivitis can become severe by the intake of drugs such as phenytoin and some immunosuppressants and anti-hypertensives as they may cause the overgrowth of the gums eventually making removal of dental plaque difficult.
Some contraceptive drugs can also cause gingivitis.
After this procedure the teeth are polished. The dentist may also recommend the usage of mouthwash containing hydrogen peroxide, which helps aid cleaning, and helps preventing build up of plaque. In case of ANUG antibiotics may be prescribed along with an antiseptic mouthwash. To relieve the pain analgesics may be prescribed. Avoid consuming high sugar content foods and drinks particularly if one cannot clean the teeth immediately.