It is always important to take an interest in your personal health consistently throughout the year. When you simply brush and floss on a daily basis you are fighting gum disease and so many health issues.
Gum disease, easily put is a disease of the gums and bone. Medically it is known as Periodontal Disease ” pronounced as per-ee-oh-don-tul disease. When your gums are inflamed this is known as gingivitis. Bone loss is known as periodontitis ” which usually involves the bones in the upper and lower jaw. Gums which bleed easily are red, or swollen during or after your routine of brushing and flossing are a sure sign that you have 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.
Some of the warning signs that you may have gum disease are:
You have Bad Breath ” People May turn Away from You When You Speak
Permanent Teeth that are loose or separate
A persistent bad taste
Loose or separating permanent teeth
Bad Taste
Partial Dentures that do not fit
Bad breath that wont go away even when you do brush
You could have gum disease, not exhibit any sign and not know it. Usually painless, periodontal disease can be passed from person to person by way of mouth bacteria. Not only can this disease destroy your oral tissues, it can affect your whole body. Gum disease can impact your heart and respiratory conditions. It can cause further problems if you have diabetes or are pregnant.
As you now know, plaque is the primary agent in gum disease. However here are several other contributors to the disease:
Your Family History
Sicknesses
Smoking
General Disregard Oral Hygiene
Family Health
Shifts in Hormone Levels
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.
Gum disease can be treated with a Diode Laser, a laser which removes diseased tissues and kills bacteria. Dramatic results are seen as early as the day of the treatment.
Tooth brushing and flossing are the major tools in preventing gum disease. Used on a daily basis they help to reduce your gum disease risk and will manage your oral health.
Cleaning products which include interproximal brushes ” these are the tiny toothbrushes used to clean between teeth, tongue scrapers, and rubber tip stimulator all can work to manage or reduce your gum disease.
Your whole body system is impacted by the destructive effects of gum disease on your oral tissue.
Gum disease can be reversed by having your dentist and hygienist regularly clean your teeth along with you maintaining a routine floss and brush schedule. The risk of gum disease or the level of magnitude can be reduced measurably by simple life changes:
If you Smoke - Stop
Choose a Good Diet Plan
Stop Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth
Do not Smoke or Use Tobacco Products
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently published a link between health issues and gum disease. They said that the bacteria in gum disease can lead to more health issues, serious health problems like heart disease and stroke, in addition to diabetes.
