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.
The disease of the mouth, the gums and jaw bone structures specifically, is known as periodontal disease " pronounced simply as: per-ee-oh-don-tal disease. Technically Gingivitis and periodontitis are the components of gum disease. The warning signs of gum disease are clear: gums which easily bleed and are red or swollen.
Gum disease may be caused by a build-up of plaque " the same kind of plaque which can clog your arteries, is a sticky invisible layer where germs form naturally. The plaque contains bacteria which in turn give off toxins. The bacterial toxins irritate and damage the gum and bone supporting your teeth.
You have gum disease when you exhibit some of these signals:
You have Bad Breath " People May turn Away from You When You Speak
Any gum that bleeds easily
A persistent bad taste
Loose or separating permanent teeth
You have a Continual Bad Taste In Your Mouth
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 read earlier plaque is the primary causal agent of gum disease. However, there are other causes to gum disease:
Prescribed Drugs
Bad Oral Management
Tobacco Products
Illness
Tobacco and Smoking
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Prescription medications
Do Not Smoke
Maintain a Good Diet
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.
The disease of the mouth, the gums and jaw bone structures specifically, is known as periodontal disease " pronounced simply as: per-ee-oh-don-tal disease. Technically Gingivitis and periodontitis are the components of gum disease. The warning signs of gum disease are clear: gums which easily bleed and are red or swollen.
Gum disease may be caused by a build-up of plaque " the same kind of plaque which can clog your arteries, is a sticky invisible layer where germs form naturally. The plaque contains bacteria which in turn give off toxins. The bacterial toxins irritate and damage the gum and bone supporting your teeth.
You have gum disease when you exhibit some of these signals:
You have Bad Breath " People May turn Away from You When You Speak
Any gum that bleeds easily
A persistent bad taste
Loose or separating permanent teeth
You have a Continual Bad Taste In Your Mouth
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 read earlier plaque is the primary causal agent of gum disease. However, there are other causes to gum disease:
Prescribed Drugs
Bad Oral Management
Tobacco Products
Illness
Tobacco and Smoking
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Prescription medications
Do Not Smoke
Maintain a Good Diet
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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