All You Want To Know About Gum Disease, Prevention, and Treatment

Introduction

Gum disease is a serious condition that can cause tooth loss and even heart disease. But with proper treatment, you can prevent gum disease from getting worse. Read on for information about the symptoms of gum disease and how to prevent it:

Gum disease is the inflammation of the gums.

There are many reasons to seek treatment for gum disease, and it can be devastating if you don’t. Gum disease is the inflammation of the gums, and it can lead to tooth loss, tooth decay, bad breath and other serious health concerns.

Gum disease is linked to heart problems like stroke or heart attack because certain bacteria in your mouth may lead to a condition called atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). It’s also linked to diabetes because people with diabetes have high blood sugar levels—and oral bacteria feed on sugar in saliva. The bacteria then produce acids that eat away at teeth enamel causing cavities or increasing risk of periodontal disease.

Finally, gum disease has been linked with Alzheimer’s disease as well as Parkinson’s due to its ability to impair brain function by decreasing oxygen flow into tissues throughout our bodies resulting in decreased cognitive function leading up until death ultimately occurs due

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Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease.

Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. It occurs when plaque and tartar build-up on your teeth and gums, causing inflammation and irritation in your tissues. This inflammation can lead to a number of symptoms including:

• Red or swollen gums
• Bleeding gums that sometimes don’t stop when you brush or floss

Gingivitis is caused by bacteria in our mouth that live off sugars from food debris between teeth as well as plaque buildup on the surface of our teeth. Plaque also plays a role in gingivitis, which means that brushing regularly with fluoride toothpaste helps prevent it (but not always).

Periodontal disease occurs when gingivitis is left untreated.

Periodontal disease occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. Gingivitis is a painful and unsightly inflammatory condition of your gum tissue. The symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums and bleeding while brushing or flossing. Left unchecked, this condition can progress to periodontitis—a more serious form of gum disease that involves the destruction of the ligament and bone surrounding your teeth.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss as well as damage to other oral structures including your jawbone and sinuses. In fact, nearly half of Americans over 40 have some form of periodontal disease—and they don’t even know it!

Tooth clenching can lead to gum disease.

Clenching your teeth is a common cause of gum disease. When you clench, the upper and lower teeth come together with great force. This can cause the gums to recede or become inflamed, leaving open spaces between the teeth that allow bacteria and plaque to get in. Clenching also puts pressure on the sinuses, which can lead to sinus infections.

The dental profession has long known that clenching is bad for your oral health and overall health as well, but many people still do it without realizing it. Symptoms include headaches and jaw pain as well as increased stress levels when trying to relax or sleep at night because of constant grinding sounds coming from their mouths

Smoking cigarettes can cause gum irritation and make it harder for teeth to protect against germs.

Smoking cigarettes can cause gum irritation, which makes it harder for your teeth to protect you against germs. This can lead to tooth decay and dental disease, including gum disease. If you smoke, you’re more likely to have periodontal (gum) disease than people who don’t smoke.

Smoking also causes gum recession, which is when the gums pull away from the teeth so that there’s no longer any protection from plaque buildup. Gum recession increases your risk of losing teeth because there isn’t any healthy tissue left between tooth and bone where plaque can collect and start causing cavities.

Lack of oral hygiene can cause tartar to build up in your mouth and cause gum disease.​

To prevent gum disease, you should brush your teeth twice a day. Brushing your teeth removes plaque, tartar and food particles that can build up over time.

You should also floss once each day to help remove plaque from between your teeth where the toothbrush cannot reach.

If possible, you should use an antibacterial mouthwash every morning and night to help kill bacteria in the mouth and prevent periodontal disease from developing or getting worse. Mouthwash has been shown to reduce inflammation caused by periodontal disease even more than brushing alone does because it kills some types of bacteria found deep in the gums that aren’t removed by brushing alone.

Smoking is very harmful for your oral health because it causes gum recession (when the tissue around your teeth recedes), which makes it easier for bacteria to infect them; this greatly increases their chances of developing into periodontitis or advanced cases of gum disease such as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG). Other habits such as clenching or grinding also increase risk factors for gum disease since they put additional pressure on already weak areas of tissue within one’s mouth while they sleep at night when they aren’t consciously aware of what they’re doing

A dentist can help you treat and prevent gum disease

A dentist can help you prevent gum disease by taking the best possible care of your teeth and gums. They’ll also teach you how to brush and floss, which is the most important thing you can do for good oral hygiene. A dentist can recommend the best toothbrush for you, as well as a toothpaste that contains fluoride for cavity protection.

Conclusion

The best way to prevent gum disease is by taking care of your teeth and gums. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, see a dentist right away!