Avoid Two Gum Disease
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Healthy gums indicates the body is also healthy. Thus, in addition to teeth, gums health of course important also to be maintained. If ignored, we can experience gum disease gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gum Disease
Gingivitis is early stage diseases that is characterized by gums turn red and bleed easily. Although not painless, if neglected this inflammation can progress to periodontitis. Perkebangan will take place slowly by destroying tissue cells so that the denture teeth will be weakened and will eventually be released. Gingivitis is usually vulnerable during late childhood, while periodontitis susceptible for you over the age of 30.
Cause
The main cause of gum disease that is the emergence of conditions that are less clean mouth that preceded the formation of dental plaque. When last for 2-3 days, plaques will develop into tartar (kalculus). Conditions that would be disturbing and can lead to gingival tissue loss of denture.
Consumption of tobacco, such as smoking, poor nutrition, dry mouth, diabetes, and viral infections will increase the risk of this disease.
Prevention
1. Brush your teeth twice a day, especially after eating or snacking.
2. Eat foods rich in fiber. Avoid sugary foods that easily sticks to the teeth, especially between meals.
3. If you are a smoker, as much as possible reduce the habit. Or, replace the cigarettes with chewing gum.
4. Brushing teeth is not really too cukup.Gunakan dental floss and rinsing with an antiseptic fluid each day to reduce plaque formation on teeth.
5. Try to consult a dentist regularly.
Treatment
By visiting the dentist, you will know the condition of the teeth. Doctors also will provide dental care advice appropriate to your situation. Like most appropriate method for brushing teeth, using dental floss, or rinse your mouth with antiseptic fluid. Moreover, if you feel that your gums are too red in color and bleed easily, you should immediately go to the dentist to get the most appropriate treatment.