Gum Disease Is the Way Your Body Tells You to Get with the Program
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.
You have gum disease when you exhibit some of these signals:
You have Bad Breath ” People May turn Away from You When You Speak
When you Bite you notice that Your Teeth do not fit like the used to
Swollen Red Gums
Loose or separating permanent teeth
You have a Continual Bad Taste In Your Mouth
A change in the way your teeth fit together when biting
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 read earlier plaque is the primary causal agent of gum disease. However, there are other causes to gum disease:
Illness
Sicknesses
Prescription Medications
Poor Oral Hygiene
Hormonal Changes
Hormone Level Alterations (applies to Men as well as Women)
Its important to visit your dentist for regular check-ups. Gum disease and other oral diseases can be remedied more easily when they are detected early. Examinations for gum disease usually include radiographs, and gum measurements. Most dentists use a tiny ruler called a probe to measure the space between your tooth and gum during their gum disease exam.
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.
Your major arsenal in fighting and preventing gum disease is the good old tooth brush and floss. When you use your tooth brush and floss daily, and as frequently as needed, you will reduce your exposure to the risk of gum disease.
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.
Your complete body system is impacted by the destruction brought on with gum disease.
You can reverse your gum disease by visiting your dentist for regular cleanings in addition to your daily routine of brushing and flossing. You can reduce your risk, or severity of gum disease by changing your lifestyle:
If you Smoke – Stop
Choose a Good Diet Plan
Exercise to Reduce Stresses
Exercise Regularly
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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Written by Jarod Johnson on December 9th, 2009 with
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