Why is it Important To Prevent Gum Problems?
It is crucial to take care of your gums since gum disease causes more tooth loss than dental decay. Gum disease affects most adults to some degree. It often advances gradually and can be prevented from getting worse. Some people are more likely than others to experience gum disease due to genetics.
What Are the Causes of Gum Disease?
A yellowish sticky paste will build up on your teeth after a while if you don’t brush them. This substance, which resembles food particles, is actually a layer of bacteria that develops daily on the surface of the teeth and gums.
Numerous of these microorganisms are non-lethal. However, other people gladly consume the same food as you while excreting toxins and enzymes by using the grooves where your tooth meets your gum as a kind of bathroom. Bacteria thrive in the plaque environment and spread out until they make up almost all of the plaque’s mass. This is why getting rid of it is crucial.
Your body mounts a defense against toxins when it becomes aware of them by forming several new, tiny blood vessels in the affected area to combat the infection. The gums seem red and swollen because of the new blood vessels. The germs, however, damage the blood vessels, causing them to weaken and bleed easily.
Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease and is easily treatable. While most individuals do have some degree of gum disease, it is painless, so many people are unaware that they even have it. As TMD worsens, the jaw’s supporting bone is destroyed, causing the teeth to become loose. If this is left untreated, the teeth may eventually lose their stability or require extraction due to pain.
What Might You Do To Stop It?
Simple math is the key:
Once every day, preferably right before night, properly brush your teeth.
Many people find manual toothbrushes difficult to use properly. In this case, you may want to invest in an electric toothbrush. Not all electric toothbrushes are created equal.
Help – I Can’t Use Floss!
You may have trouble using floss, for example due to a bad gag reflex or because you find it too fiddly (although this can often be overcome with practice).
Let your dentist or dental hygienist know and they will be able to recommend alternatives to you – for example, interdental brushes, floss holders (floss on a stick), or thin toothpicks
