Gum Disease And Bad Breath - How To Keep Your Mouth Healthy
By Robert William Locke
Many people ask how to stop gum disease. This condition is usually fairly easily recognized in that the first symptoms are swollen red gums, rather than firm, pink ones which is their normal state. Bad breath may also be a problem. Gum disease (the early stage is called gingivitis) can be difficult to detect as it advances very slowly and is a painless condition.
Do you think gum disease is something that only happens to people your grandparents' age. The gums and bone that support the teeth can become seriously damaged. The teeth can become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist. The earlier that it is caught, the better.
Serious cases of gingivitis are cases for dental treatment and a visit to your dental professional is recommended. The early stage of the disease is called gingivitis but it can usually be reversed but not always. If it develops, it becomes a serious disease which is known as periodontitis The early stages can be treated quite simply just by regular brushing ( always after meals), flossing and regular cleaning.
Plaque is enemy number one in gingivitis. This is a sticky substance and if left long enough can turn into tartar which is very damaging especially for the gums. This dental plaque is full of bacteria. Why older people lose their teeth is because they increasingly suffer from this as they get older and maybe have not taken prevention seriously enough. Oral contraceptives, poor oral hygiene and chemotherapy complete the list of causes of gingivitis.
Brushing teeth at least twice a day is a good rule to adopt to prevent gum disease. Visits to the dentist should be done regularly so that dental cleaning - the build up of tartar cannot be removed by brushing alone. Flossing daily or the use of a a special gum brush are great ways to keep the gums free of disease. As people get older, bone loss will occur as it is a normal process of aging and therefore teeth are at risk because bone tissue provides vital support for your teeth.
Red wine has now made its debut as a cure all and therefore it is not surprising to find it here ! A Canadian study has found that certain chemicals in red wine may help to prevent this condition but the acidic content of red wine may cause other problems. Similarly components in melatonin and even in ordinary antacids have been found to help bone formation and also stimulate the body's defense systems.
Toothpastes and mouth rinses containing fluoride strengthen the teeth and help prevent decay. Always brush with a toothpaste that contains fluoride; some dentists also recommend daily mouth rinses containing fluoride. Hundreds of types of bacteria live in the mouth, so keeping plaque at bay is a constant battle. Sometimes your dentist will also prescribe antibiotics or a special antibacterial mouth rinse to tackle the problem.
Any type of stress which will attack your immune system is not good in the long term as it will lower your defences. Other strategies are to maintain good health and give up smoking if you can!
Many people ask how to stop gum disease. This condition is usually fairly easily recognized in that the first symptoms are swollen red gums, rather than firm, pink ones which is their normal state. Bad breath may also be a problem. Gum disease (the early stage is called gingivitis) can be difficult to detect as it advances very slowly and is a painless condition.
Do you think gum disease is something that only happens to people your grandparents' age. The gums and bone that support the teeth can become seriously damaged. The teeth can become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist. The earlier that it is caught, the better.
Serious cases of gingivitis are cases for dental treatment and a visit to your dental professional is recommended. The early stage of the disease is called gingivitis but it can usually be reversed but not always. If it develops, it becomes a serious disease which is known as periodontitis The early stages can be treated quite simply just by regular brushing ( always after meals), flossing and regular cleaning.
Plaque is enemy number one in gingivitis. This is a sticky substance and if left long enough can turn into tartar which is very damaging especially for the gums. This dental plaque is full of bacteria. Why older people lose their teeth is because they increasingly suffer from this as they get older and maybe have not taken prevention seriously enough. Oral contraceptives, poor oral hygiene and chemotherapy complete the list of causes of gingivitis.
Brushing teeth at least twice a day is a good rule to adopt to prevent gum disease. Visits to the dentist should be done regularly so that dental cleaning - the build up of tartar cannot be removed by brushing alone. Flossing daily or the use of a a special gum brush are great ways to keep the gums free of disease. As people get older, bone loss will occur as it is a normal process of aging and therefore teeth are at risk because bone tissue provides vital support for your teeth.
Red wine has now made its debut as a cure all and therefore it is not surprising to find it here ! A Canadian study has found that certain chemicals in red wine may help to prevent this condition but the acidic content of red wine may cause other problems. Similarly components in melatonin and even in ordinary antacids have been found to help bone formation and also stimulate the body's defense systems.
Toothpastes and mouth rinses containing fluoride strengthen the teeth and help prevent decay. Always brush with a toothpaste that contains fluoride; some dentists also recommend daily mouth rinses containing fluoride. Hundreds of types of bacteria live in the mouth, so keeping plaque at bay is a constant battle. Sometimes your dentist will also prescribe antibiotics or a special antibacterial mouth rinse to tackle the problem.
Any type of stress which will attack your immune system is not good in the long term as it will lower your defences. Other strategies are to maintain good health and give up smoking if you can!