You may be suffering from gum disease if your gums are red and swollen. Symptoms of gum disease include bleeding gums, swollen gums and bad breath.
Most people suffer from some form of gum disease, and it is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. However, the disease grows gradually in most people, and it can be reduced to a rate that should allow you to keep most of your teeth for life.
Gum disease is triggered by plaque. Plaque is a layer of bacteria, which forms on the surface of the teeth and gums. Many of the bacteria in plaque are harmless, but there are some that are known to be the main cause of gum disease.
To avoid and treat gum disease, you need to make sure you remove the plaque from your teeth every day. This is done by brushing and flossing thoroughly. To learn more about the ways to brush, see the videos below.
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Visit your dentist if you have any of the below symptoms:
• Inflammation of the gums, causing them to be red, swollen and to bleed easily, especially when brushing
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Regular mouth infections
Periodontitis, also called gum disease, is a serious infection in your soft tissues that slowly damages the bones of teeth. Without gum recession treatment it can lead to tooth loss.
It’s usually prevented with good oral hygiene, such as brushing at least twice daily and flossing regularly with dental visits every six months for checkups. These measures will improve chances of successful treatment should you develop periodontitis or lessen your chances of developing it.
Advanced gum disease cannot be reversed but that doesn’t mean it has to negatively impact you or progress any further. With regular cleanings from us here at Wild Smiles, we are able to monitor how much damage there’s been done so far through scaling and root planning procedures which may prevent more serious effects such as tooth loss.
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Some symptoms that describe gum disease include swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Typically, the swollen gums bleed when they are brushed during cleaning.
Gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease if left untreated. Periodontal disease has many different variations that all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease becomes more prominent the bone attaching the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If left untreated, the teeth may eventually fall out.
Blood on the toothbrush or in the rinsing water when you clean your teeth is the first sign of gum disease. Your gums may also bleed when you are eating, leaving a bad taste in your mouth. Your breath may also become unpleasant.