Through the seasons, you should always take a strong personal interest in your oral health. Health issues, and in particular gum disease can be better managed when you maintain a daily regimen of brushing and flossing.
Periodontal Disease (pronounced: per-ee-oh-don-tul) is a disease of both the gums and bone. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum, and periodontitis is bone loss, usually of the jaw which can lead to breaking down your gums and the structures supporting your teeth. Red or swollen gums, gums that easily bleed during brushing, flossing, or cleaning are clear warning signs of gum disease.
Gum disease is caused by a buildup of that nasty element which clogs arteries: plaque. Oral plaque contains germs which give off toxins which damage your gums and jaw bones.
Gum disease comes with specific warning signs such as:
Red or swollen gum tissue
Permanent Teeth that are loose or separate
A persistent bad taste
Easy to Bleed Gums
You have a Continual Bad Taste In Your Mouth
Partial Dentures that do not fit
A Change in Your Bite
Some people do not know they have gum disease because they do not show any sign. Periodontal disease is usually painless and easily overlooked. It can be passed from person to person by a simple kiss. But, your heart and lungs can be negatively impacted by gum disease. If you are diabetic or pregnant you can have further health concerns.
As you now know, plaque is the primary agent in gum disease. However here are several other contributors to the disease:
Prescribed Drugs
Medications
Tobacco Products
Illness
Tobacco and Smoking
Your own DNA
Frequent, regularly scheduled dental visits are important to good oral health. Gum disease when found early is more easily treated to restoring your good health. Usually a dentist or a hygienist will use gum measurements and radiographs to examine the extent of your gum disease. They use a small probe to measure the gap between gum and teeth as part of the routine examination for gum disease.
Todays dentist office uses a Diode Laser to zap gum disease tissue and eradicate the bacteria causing the gum disease in the first place. Many see a super difference after their first treatment with a laser.
Your oral arsenal should always include your toothbrush and floss " they are the best tools to fighting gum disease. When you use your oral arsenal as a daily practice you immediately reduce the potential of having gum disease in the first place.
In addition to the tooth brush and floss you can also use an interproximal brush " those tiny toothbrushes used to clean between your teeth, rubber tipped stimulator as well as a tongue scraper all work to better manage your oral health.
Gum disease is destructive and affects not only your gums and oral tissues, but also affects your entire body.
Along with regular routine flossing and brushing, visiting your dental clinic for regularly scheduled cleanings, you can reverse your gum disease. The severity or risk of gum disease can be altered by a lifestyle change:
Do Not Grind or Clench Your Teeth
Prescription medications
Exercise to Reduce Stresses
Do not Smoke or Use Tobacco Products
The Centers for Disease Control have identified links between gum disease and other health risks. Under certain conditions, the bacteria found in gum disease may lead to much more serious health problems like stroke, and heart disease.
Periodontal Disease (pronounced: per-ee-oh-don-tul) is a disease of both the gums and bone. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum, and periodontitis is bone loss, usually of the jaw which can lead to breaking down your gums and the structures supporting your teeth. Red or swollen gums, gums that easily bleed during brushing, flossing, or cleaning are clear warning signs of gum disease.
Gum disease is caused by a buildup of that nasty element which clogs arteries: plaque. Oral plaque contains germs which give off toxins which damage your gums and jaw bones.
Gum disease comes with specific warning signs such as:
Red or swollen gum tissue
Permanent Teeth that are loose or separate
A persistent bad taste
Easy to Bleed Gums
You have a Continual Bad Taste In Your Mouth
Partial Dentures that do not fit
A Change in Your Bite
Some people do not know they have gum disease because they do not show any sign. Periodontal disease is usually painless and easily overlooked. It can be passed from person to person by a simple kiss. But, your heart and lungs can be negatively impacted by gum disease. If you are diabetic or pregnant you can have further health concerns.
As you now know, plaque is the primary agent in gum disease. However here are several other contributors to the disease:
Prescribed Drugs
Medications
Tobacco Products
Illness
Tobacco and Smoking
Your own DNA
Frequent, regularly scheduled dental visits are important to good oral health. Gum disease when found early is more easily treated to restoring your good health. Usually a dentist or a hygienist will use gum measurements and radiographs to examine the extent of your gum disease. They use a small probe to measure the gap between gum and teeth as part of the routine examination for gum disease.
Todays dentist office uses a Diode Laser to zap gum disease tissue and eradicate the bacteria causing the gum disease in the first place. Many see a super difference after their first treatment with a laser.
Your oral arsenal should always include your toothbrush and floss " they are the best tools to fighting gum disease. When you use your oral arsenal as a daily practice you immediately reduce the potential of having gum disease in the first place.
In addition to the tooth brush and floss you can also use an interproximal brush " those tiny toothbrushes used to clean between your teeth, rubber tipped stimulator as well as a tongue scraper all work to better manage your oral health.
Gum disease is destructive and affects not only your gums and oral tissues, but also affects your entire body.
Along with regular routine flossing and brushing, visiting your dental clinic for regularly scheduled cleanings, you can reverse your gum disease. The severity or risk of gum disease can be altered by a lifestyle change:
Do Not Grind or Clench Your Teeth
Prescription medications
Exercise to Reduce Stresses
Do not Smoke or Use Tobacco Products
The Centers for Disease Control have identified links between gum disease and other health risks. Under certain conditions, the bacteria found in gum disease may lead to much more serious health problems like stroke, and heart disease.
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