This blog discusses the topic of gum disease. It details the causes and symptoms of gingivitis and periodontists. It also suggests ways to maintain good oral hygiene.
People generally do not realize the importance of dental hygiene. We especially do not pay as much attention as we should to our gums. But in fact, not maintaining oral hygiene can have a huge impact on the rest of the body.
Symptoms of Gingivitis and Periodontists
- Redness, bleeding and swelling of gums
- Tender gums, painful at the touch
- Loose teeth
- Shifting of teeth positions
- Bad breath
- Loss of teeth color and structure
- Inflamed gums
While most people know that not rinsing your mouth, brushing and flossing your teeth can lead to gum disease, there are other causes that we are not entirely aware of:
- Nicotine: Whether one is smoking or chewing tobacco or abusing any other related substances, nicotine is a huge factor in causing gingivitis and periodontists. Smoking causes the accumulation of plaque and bacteria on the gums. This degrades the gums, loosens the teeth, which ultimately leads to periodontal disease. The combination of bacteria and smoking can affect the heart in an extremely negative manner, leading to different types of heart diseases and strokes.
- Stress: Today, stress is a huge symptom that leads to various ailments and conditions. But it would be surprising to know that stress can also have an effect on your gums. Stress and other psychological factors like loneliness, anxiety and even depression can reduce your body’s ability to fight various ailments, including gum diseases. Stress can push a person to increase bad habits such as smoking and drinking, thus, ignoring the need for oral hygiene. This path of action can lead to periodontists.
- Grinding and Clenching Teeth: This is a common problem among many people. Many of us may not even know that we clench or grind our teeth. Usually, this take place when we are stressed, when we are concentrating on a certain activity, or when we are in deep sleep.
Clenching or grinding can loosen the tooth from the gum. It can shift the position of the tooth and change the contour and the appearance of the overall teeth group. Loose teeth may lead to extractions or the falling of teeth. Without a proper teeth structure, the skin surrounding the mouth can sag, giving an older appearance. This can lead to the requirements of dental implants, which can be expensive.
- Diabetes: People who have not taken control over their diabetes are at a huge risk of getting periodontal disease. Unfortunately, periodontists and diabetes aggravate each others systems. Diabetes can weaken the body’s ability to fight infections, which can lead to periodontists. Gum disease causes the body to increase the level of blood sugar, which aggravates the diabetic condition.
- Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause: All the before mentioned stages of life cause erratic hormonal changes in the body. This change affects various tissues in the body including the gums.
- Genetics: If your family has a history of heart disease, diabetes, there is a chance that it can be passed on genetically. As these conditions greatly affect the body, there is a greater chance of gingivitis and periodontists.
Tips to Prevent Gum Disease:
- Brush and floss regularly, at least twice a day if not more
- Use an electric toothbrush as its motions are designed to remove plaque from the teeth and gums
- Rinse the mouth as much as possible to remove excess bacteria
- Gargle using an antiseptic mouthwash
- Make sure your diet consists of fruits vegetables and whole grains. This reduces the changes of gum disease
- Consume cheese, peanuts, curd and milk as they help to clean the mouth and protect it against plaque
- Avoid smoking
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