subject: Signs And Prevention Of Gum Disease [print this page] There are a lot of people who take for granted the task of brushing and flossing their teeth regularly. The task of brushing and flossing your teeth is very essential to avoid oral health problems such as gum disease. If you neglect to care for your teeth and gums, you will have a much higher chance of developing teeth and gum diseases which can be fatal to your health. Gum disease has been linked to other serious health complications.
If you want to avoid dental health problems, you must understand what gum disease is and how to prevent it. What you need to know is that gum disease is fairly common but it usually progresses slowly and can be prevented from getting worse. You will develop gum disease if you fail to brush or floss your teeth for a while. You will notice that there is a yellowish sticky paste that is slowly accumulating on your teeth. This is a film of bacteria which forms on the surface of your teeth and gums. When your body notices that there are toxins and enzymes released, it will put up a sort of defense against them by creating a lot of little blood vessels surrounding the area to fight the infection. The blood vessels will make your gum look red and swollen. However, the bacteria can also attack these blood vessels thus they become fragile and as a result, your gums will bleed easily.
Among the most obvious symptoms of gum disease include: bad breath, mobility of the teeth, red, bleeding, or swollen gums, abscessed teeth, and tooth loss. There are different ways to prevent gum disease from developing. The first thing you need to do is to regularly brush and floss your teeth. You must use a soft toothbrush with a small brush head so that it can go into hard-to-reach places in your mouth, and use only about a pea-sized blob of toothpaste. It is also essential to regularly visit your dentist at a reputable clinic so that your teeth and gums will be properly cared for. The dentist may even suggest medications such as a mouth rinse, gluconate, or chlorhexidine which can help kill bacteria in your mouth. In worst cases, surgery may be necessary to minimize the development of the gum disease.
It is very important to take good care of your oral health if you want to avoid further health problems and complications. Visiting a dentist regularly can help prevent serious oral health problems from developing including gum disease.
