📚 First year at university can be tough — new friends, late nights, endless coffee, stress, and sometimes... forgotten self-care. A few weeks into the semester, your gums start to ache, Bleed and Bad breath. You might be facing 🦷 Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis A sudden, painful gum infection with “punched-out” gums, and bad breath.
👥 At Risk: Young adults under stress, smokers, and those with poor oral hygiene or low immunity.
💊 Treatment: Gentle debridement, chlorhexidine rinse, pain relief, and antibiotics if severe.
🚨 Act fast! Untreated NUG can destroy gum tissue — but with prompt care, healing is quick and complete. Residual craters may need surgery. Regular periodontal maintenance is key!
🪥 Tip: Don’t ignore bleeding gums — they’re crying for help!
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For Further information visit: www.yegdentistry.com
or call us at: 416-482-0481
                                Conveniently located in "Yonge Eglinton Centre"
