Gum disease or infection, is also known as periodontal disease. This is an infection of tissue and bond around your teeth.
Gum diseases attack under the gum line and wreak your gum tissue.
The 2 stages of this gum infection
Gingivitis
which is fairly easily treatable, where you have reddened and bleeding gums, especially seen after brushing or flossing, and
Periodontal disease
which is very serious, where the bacteria in the mouth grow and damage the bone that supports the teeth, you get pus in your mouth, the gums shrink back and you may have to get your teeth pulled out or they could just fall out by themselves.
You may be prone to gum infection if you
- Chew or smoke tobacco
- Have hormonal fluctuations
- Have uneven teeth or poor fillings
- Don't have good oral hygiene
- Are suffering a lot of stress
- Have a bad diet
- Suffer from diabetes
How to avoid and fix gum infection
The plaque has to go
Everyone gets plaque and soft plaque needs to be removed by regular brushing with a good quality toothpaste and hard plaque (tartar) has to be taken off by a dentist.
Mild cases are able to be treated by brushing with a good toothpaste (most popular brands have too many drying agents in them, so beware), flossing every day and visiting the dentist every 6 months.
With advanced disease, you may need antibiotics or even surgery.
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