Our teeth are one thing that we cannot afford to lose. Without them we aren't able to eat the way we should and our smile isn't always worth showing. Some people only see a dentist when they have a toothache but it's important that you have a dental visit twice a year, unless you are told otherwise by your doctor. In addition to dental visits you need to take care of you teeth between check-ups. Brushing 3 times a day, as well as flossing is effective in protecting your pearly whites. Although it can be difficult to brush 3 times a day you should always brush at least ttwice. Preferably once in the morning when you wake, and at night before you go to bed.
If you aren't practicing good oral hygiene you're opening the door to dental problems that isn't easy to close.Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone that support the teeth. If it is left to itself and not treated, it will lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease includes gingivitis and periodontitis.
The mildest form of the disease is gingivitis, which causes hte gums to redden, swell, and bleed. In most cases there is either little or no discomfort. Although a person can develop gingivitis, it is reversible with professional treatment and proper oral health care at home, which includes brushing and flossing 2 times a day.
Without treatment, gingivits can spread and grow below the gum line. There are toxins that are formed by the bacteria in plaque which irritates and affects the gums. This fuels a chronic inflammation reaction and the body turns on itself, and the tissues, plus the bone, which holds up the teeth, is destroyed. Since the gums separate themselves from the teeth, this caused spaces between the teeth and gums and they will become infected. As the disease advances, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroooyed. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed.
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