A brief Know-how on gum diseases

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A brief Know-how on gum diseases
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• Even though we are mostly familiar with certain
  basic aspects of oral hygiene, it is more often
  than not that we tend to forego certain tasks
  like brushing and flossing our teeth. This
  enables food to stick in between the teeth and
  around the gums thus increasing the risks of
  having gum diseases.
• How is gum disease caused?
• Gum diseases/ periodontal diseases as they are
  also called are primarily caused by oral bacteria
  that thrive when there is left over food in the
  mouth. Such bacteria often breed in plaque and
  tartar formed in the mouth. Other than the most
  obvious cause of remnant food particles, gum
  diseases can potentially be caused by
• Using Tobacco for chewing or smoking.
• Doing clenching and grinding actions with your
  teeth.
• Certain forms of medication.
• It may also be a genetic problem.
• Stages of Gum disease include
• Gingivitis This is the beginning, reversible
  stage of gum disease. However the disease is
  usually undetectable at this stage.
• Periodontitis When left untreated, gingivitis
  may give rise to this next stage of gum disease.
  While there can be several stages of
  Periodontitis, the most usual bodily effect is
  the swelling up of the gums. This inflammatory
  effect is caused by the body breaking down bone
  and tissue in the infected area of the mouth.

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• Symptoms of gum disease include
• Red, bleeding, and/or swollen gums
• Bad breath
• Mobility of the teeth
• Tooth sensitivity caused by receding gums
• Abscessed teeth
• Tooth loss
• Gum disease may contribute in a host of other
  kinds of diseases including
• Heart disease and Stroke Studies have shown that
  high levels of bacteria in the oral cavity during
  gingivitis may increase the risk of
  cardiovascular disease and strokes.
• Diabetes Studies have shown that people with
  diabetes usually have some form of gum disease.
  This is highly because of the presence of high
  amount of blood glucose.
• Preterm Birth Studies have revealed that women
  who have gum disease are much likely to give
  birth to pre-mature babies i.e. babies which have
  not completed the regular gestation period.
  Studies also suggest that women are more
  susceptible to gingivitis when they are pregnant.
  This is why it is highly recommended that
  pregnant women take proper care of their teeth to
  ensure their and their childs good health.

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• Treatment for gum disease
• While there can be various forms of treatment
  depending on the kind and intensity of the gum
  disease, some of the more common forms of
  treatment are
• Clinical scaling of teeth to remove plaque and
  calculus.
• Mouth rinsing medications like chlorhexidine
  glucometer or others as suggested by your
  dentists nearby in order to kill bacteria and
  remove food fragments from between teeth.
• Surgery may be in certain cases when the disease
  reaches advanced stages.
• We must remember that gum diseases can be avoided
  by carefully brushing and flossing teeth and
  that its best to prevent rather than try and cure
  later.
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