Does Baby Gingivitis Affect Tooth Eruption?

Question

Does baby gingivitis affect tooth eruption?

Answer

Baby gingivitis may be caused by a lack of vitamin C, improper oral hygiene habits, gingivitis, periodontitis, or other diseases. Possible causes include: 1. Lack of vitamin C; 2. Improper washing methods or excessive force; 3. Not maintaining regular morning and evening face washing and after-meal rinsing; 4. Inflammation of the stomach and intestines; 5. Having gingivitis or more severe periodontitis; 6. Suffering from scurvy (vitamin C deficiency), allergic purpura, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, exposure to radiation after suffering from radiation, autoimmune diseases, hemophilia, and chronic liver disease; 7. Wearing unsuitable artificial teeth; 8. Presence of dental calculus on teeth. Treatment methods for these causes include: 1. Topical medication therapy, mixing white sugar and plaster to form a paste and applying it to the affected gum area, which shows significant efficacy; 2. Traditional Chinese medicine therapy, such as Erzhi Wan Huanglong Decoction, taking it continuously for 15 days as one course of treatment, which can effectively treat gingivitis.