Gold Teeth Article
A Look At Gingivitis And Periodontal Disease
Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is a serious condition that will
normally result in tooth loss. With adults, gingivitis and periodontal disease
are the most common forms of gum disease. To prevent both types of gum disease,
you should always brush your teeth and remove as much plaque as possible. If you
allow the plaque to build up, gum disease will normally be the result.
Gingivitis is known as inflammation in the tissues of the gums. If plaque and
tartar build up along the gum line, the gums will eventually get swollen and
irritated. Over time, the gums will get very tender and start to appear puffy.
When you brush your teeth, you’ll notice that your gums have become very sore
and they will start to bleed with little to no pressure. If you notice blood
when brushing, chances are you have gingivitis. Anytime you brush your teeth or
floss, there shouldn’t be any sign of blood.
During this stage of gingivitis, there is no loss of bone structure. You can
help to prevent gingivitis though, through flossing and brushing a few times a
day. If you have gingivitis and you don’t do something about it, it could lead
to periodontal disease. Those who don’t treat gingivitis or those who keep poor
oral hygiene habits, will normally end up with periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease is a condition in which the bone and surrounding structures
are destroyed. Even though this form of mouth disease cannot be reversed, you
can put a stop to it’s progression by going to your dentist on a regular basis
and brushing your teeth a few times day. Periodontal disease is a serious
condition, which is why you should always try to stop the progression or even
better - never let your gums and teeth get this bad.
If you don’t do something about the progression of periodontal disease, the
condition will continue to get worse. During the early stages of the disease,
you’ll notice that your gums appear to be bright red, and very sore. This is due
to the plaque building up below the gum line. When left untreated, the plaque
and tartar that is below the gums will continue to eat at the teeth.
Keep in mind that plaque doesn’t need to be visible or detected in order for
periodontal disease to be diagnosed. To determine if you have periodontal
disease, you’ll need to have your dentist examine you on a regular basis. Your
dentist can perform tests on your gums and your teeth, to determine if you have
it. If you do have periodontal disease, your dentist can tell you how to stop
the progression and prevent things from getting any worse than they already are.
Both periodontal disease and gingivitis aren’t normally painful and both tend to
progress in a slow fashion. Although you may not be aware that you have either
of the two at first, the symptoms and signs will start to show in the later
stages. Once the later stages have started to progress, you’ll normally end up
losing the tooth.
To be on the safe side and protect your teeth and your gums, you should always
go to the dentist for your regular checkups and cleaning. If you catch it in
time, your dentist will be able to help you treat the earlier stages of gum
disease. You don’t want to wait until it is too late, as the more advanced
stages of gum disease can completely destroy your teeth and gums - and there
will be little to nothing that you can do about it.
