Who would have thought that gum disease could have a direct correlation with a healthy heart
? Taking care of your teeth may prevent you from having a heart attack or a stroke! Many people are often times lazy or do not find it important enough to floss and make sure they visit their dentist every six months for a cleaning. Research has indicated that people who have bacteria that causes gum disease also have increased carotid artery wall thickness and raised white blood cell levels.
How do we prevent gum disease? The best way to prevent gum disease is to have a good and healthy oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is a key. But what is more important is to brush your teeth the correct way. Many people are often times too harsh with their tooth brushes which can actually cause damage to the gums. Using a soft toothbrush is also better than using a hard toothbrush. Gums should also be checked periodically to make sure that they are pink and healthy looking. If the gums appear to be red or swollen, you should see a dentist to get it checked out. Another sign of unhealthy gums is bleeding. Some people actually think that bleeding from the gums is because they are flossing or brushing too hard. It is actually just the opposite, if bleeding is persistent this means that the gums are not clean and further flossing and brushing should take place.
Early prevention and treatment of gums disease is very important. If not treated at an early stage gum disease can permanently damage tissue, cause infection, tooth loss, and even heart disease! If teeth are brushed at least twice a day and flossing is done at least once a day permanent damage is preventable. You may need surgery if these treatments don't control the infection or if you already have severe damage to your gums or teeth. Surgery options may include gingivectomy (re-shapes gums and removes the plaque buildup in the gums), flap procedure (cleans roots of the teeth and repairs bone damage), or extraction of the damaged tooth.
We hope you have found this article helpful. If you would like to learn more please visit Remedy Dental Studio online at http://www.remedydentalstudio.com.