When teeth are not properly cleaned, food residues accumulated on and between them produce bacteria. These mites are the main responsible of dental caries and gingivitis, and in time they form the tooth stones as a result of saliva deposition.
Symptoms of Gum Disease:
The first and most important symptom of gum disease is gingival bleeding. Healthy gums do not bleed
If there are swelling, redness in the gums,
If withdrawal of the gums and sensitization occur on the exposed root surfaces,
If there are black areas on the gingival margins or between the teeth depending on the tooth stones,
If there is inflammation between the teeth and gingiva,
If the teeth are swinging, stretching and opening between the teeth,
If there is a constant smell of bad smell and bad taste in the mouth,
a dentist should be examined before it is late.
Healthy Teeth and Gums
If the bacterial plaque is not removed, it hardens and accumulates so-called toothstone or tartar. Toxins produced by bacteria in the plate (harmful substances) damage the gums. Toxins destroy the support tissues around the gums, move away from the teeth, and accumulate more plaque in the periodontal pockets. As the periodontal disease develops, the pockets become deeper. The bacteria plate adheres to the exposed root surfaces of the teeth. The bone support of the teeth disappears and the untreated teeth begin to shake and are eventually withdrawn.
What other factors cause gum disease?
The main cause of periodontal diseases is bacteria plaque, but other factors may affect the health of your gums.
Nutrition and tobacco use affect your oral health. In addition, stress can affect the body's ability to protect from diseases. Tobacco users are more irritating to the gums than those who do not. Diseases that affect the body's defense system, such as leukemia and AIDS, may make the condition of the gums worse. Gingival disease is usually much more severe and difficult to control, for example in people with uncontrolled diabetes, where people are very susceptible to infection.
Hormone changes during pregnancy cause the gums to become more red, more susceptible to bacterial plaque. An existing gum disease in its early stages can be exacerbated especially during pregnancy.
Birth control pills, antidepressants, and some heart medications can affect your oral health.
Tell your dentist about the smallest changes in your overall health.
How to prevent gum disease?
It is very important to have the controls carried out regularly by visiting the dentist. Daily oral care does not completely prevent the formation of dental stones, but cannot prevent them completely. Denture cleaning by a dentist; Your toothbrush, dental floss can remove the area of hardened tooth stones are removed. The removal of tooth stones is called tooth stone cleansing. Your dentist can make a personal oral care plan according to your specific needs. With this program, you can apply tooth brushing and flossing without damaging your gums with your teeth.
All dentists can define periodontal diseases and treat early gingival diseases. Your physician believes that the disease should be treated by a specialist if necessary and your treatment is carried out by a periodontologist.