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Swollen
& bleeding gums
Red, swollen & tender gums, gums that bleed while
brushing, gums that are separated from the teeth,
pus oozing from the gums are all sure signs of GUM
DISEASE.
How Gum Disease Starts
Gum disease, medically called as periodental disease
or periodontitis is the major cause of tooth loss
in adults.
In
Health - Gums are coral pink in color. They are
firmly attached to the teeth and cover, their roots
and the supporting bone underneath. Thus they firmly
anchor the teeth in place. The early stage of the
gum disease, where only the gums are involved is called
gingivitis
Treatment
of gum disease
Stage 1 - Gingivitis can be treated by professional
cleaning and scaling procedures.
Stage 2 - Periodontitis may require flap (gum) surgery
Stage
1.
It starts with the formation of a soft, sticky
colourless film of bacteria that constantly forms
on the teeth. This is called as Plaque. If the plaque
is not cleaned by brushing, it goes on building up.
The bacteria present in the plaque release toxins
and enzymes which irritate the gums. Plaque then hardens
to form calculus or tartar. At the cost of a receding
gumline, the calculus deposits around the tooth increase.
The gums become inflamed, irritated and infected.
Stage
2.
If gingivities is left untreated the infection
spreads to the bone surrounding the tooth. Pus gets
formed, gums get detached from the tooth resulting
in gum pockets. With receding gum levels, the supporting
bone too begins to erode. This stage of the disease
is called as periodontitis or Pyorrhea. The tooth
become loose, and may be lost.
Prevention
of gum disease
1) Brushing - Brush your teeth twice a day. Hold a
soft medium brush at the gum line at 45 degree angle.
Brush in a circular motion to massage the gums and
an up and down motion to dislodge plaque.
2) Flossing - Daily flossing helps to remove plaque
from between teeth.
3) Rinse - Rinse thoroughly with water after every
meal. A mouthrinse can be used everyday for a fresh
breath.
