Saturday, April 21, 2018

Periodontal Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, And DIY Personal Care Products

By Kimberly Myers


As people get older their immune system is degraded. This makes them be prone to various illnesses including dental problems. In addition to a good charge routine, checks up and regular dental treatments with some DIY personal care products are essential.

The periodontal disease which is commonly known as the gum disease is caused by excessive plaque and tartar that is built up on teeth. The build-up mainly consists of un-brushed food particles. If left untreated, the plaque and tartar attack the jaw and the support structure. This leads to fangs becoming loose or at worst falling out.

Gum disease is mainly caused by the bacteria found in the mouth. When left un-brushed or flossed, the bacteria together with other particles that would have formed plaque harden on teeth surfaces. This causes tartar that may be is not so east to be removed by just brushing.

Visiting the dentist on a regular basis to get cleaned up reduces many dental conditions. Periodontal disease can develop into gingivitis if left untreated. At this stage, the gums would be bleeding, swollen and you will be having difficulties when chewing. However, there would still be a chance of recovery at this stage if proper care routine is immediately done and maintained.

When teeth start falling out, the gingivitis condition would have developed into periodontite. At this stage, the area around the tooth is inflamed and retrieves away from the tooth surface. The gap created is called the pockets and that is where excessive bacteria multiply further. The body starts fighting back the excessive bacteria building in the pockets. Instead of the condition to subside, it becomes worse as the tooth support structure together with jawbones start getting damaged. This damage is caused by the reaction between the bad bacterium and the good bacteria produced by the immune system.

There are various causes of gum disease which like smoking, hormonal changes and other illnesses. Hormones are known to make gums too sensitive. Sensitive gums are easily affected by bacteria that cause gingivitis. If neglected, gingivitis then develops into gum disease. There are some illnesses that affect some body parts more including gums. Illnesses like diabetes, AIDS, and cancer are known to affect gums. In some cases, gingivitis is hereditary.

Moreover, medications can also increase the risk of gum disease. This is because some medications make the mouth dry. Saliva acts as a protective barrier. Thus excessive dry mouths are vulnerable to bacterial infections. In addition, other medications promote excessive growth of gum tissue which can become hard to be removed by brushing hence forming a plaque. Some people are genetically prone to severe gum ills than the other.

Signs and symptoms of gum problems are bad breath, tender and bleeding gums, red swollen gums, loose teeth, painful chewing, elusive gums or big fangs. If you are experiencing these signs, it is highly recommended that you consider a visit to a dentist to get checked. The key not to have gum diseases is to maintain a good home selfcare lifestyle.




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