Gum Treatment
Gum disease is a silent disease and around 75 % of the population has some kind of a of gum problem even without being aware of its existence. The extent of the disease however varies from individual to individual depending on how they maintain their oral hygiene.
A gum disease shows up as an infection in the gums (commonly known as pus in the gums or pyorrhoea) and therefore also affects the bones once it gets to be rather severe. There is bone loss down into and around each of the teeth and teeth start becoming loose.
Pain is never associated with this disease whereas occasional bleeding during brushing, foul smell of the mouth, gaps in teeth, loose teeth, food lodgement could be some of the symptoms one could experience. When that happens bacteria can take up residence and it can become a systemic problem including problems related to the heart more than just an oral problem.
Frequently asked questions
Does dental cleaning loosen the teeth?
The teeth will not loosen because of the cleaning procedure instead it help to fix the loose teeth. The teeth are arranged firmly within the bone surrounded by gums. If the tartar accumulated around the teeth causes infection to the gums and bone. This leads to lowering of bone and gum levels followed by gaps between teeth. So it is necessary to clean the teeth once in every 6 months which stop the gum and bone from receding.
Why do my gums bleed?
Gum bleeding associated with many factors such as
* Accumulation of tartar around and beneath of gum
* Using a hard bristle tooth brush
* Intake of some medicines such as anti-epileptic drugs
* Some health problems such as Diabetes
* A dental professional can easily detect the cause and suggest proper treatment options.
What to do to get rid of bad breath?
Bad breath also called halitosis is a common problem which is associated with not only dental problems but some systemic diseases like diabetes, acidity etc. Also, bad breath develops due to a negligence of oral hygiene, pyorrhea in gums, food accumulation in decayed teeth, unclean tongue. Dentist, recommend the use of a mouthwash, proper brushing/flossing techniques and treat the existing dental decay or gum problems.
Is sugarless gum healthy for teeth?
Chewing sugarless gum initiates saliva secretion which works as a natural mouthwash to cleanse in between the teeth and avoid accumulation of bacteria, also by dissolving the volatile sulfur molecules responsible for bad breath.
Is flossing necessary?
Brushing help to clean the teeth and remove soft deposits called plaque and the decay-causing bacteria but it cannot clean the particle stuck between teeth and under the gumline. Flossing every day keeps the teeth clean plus prevents the of plaque build-up in the difficult areas. Dental floss is a thread made of nylon helps to remove food particles between the adjacent teeth and near the gums. They are of different types like twisted, smooth and by using your index finger and thumb gently guided between two teeth and moved up and down to the gum line to remove the plaque and food particles.
How smoking affect teeth and gums?
The main reason, dentist suggest quitting tobacco is a development of oral cancer. The risk increases with the years and number of cigarettes smoked each day. Apart from cancer, smoking is responsible for tooth stains, delayed healing of a lesion in the mouth, bad breath and increased the severity of gum disease.
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