Look out for these symptoms
The early identification and treatment of gum disease is extremely important when it comes to the protection of your teeth, gums and overall oral health. Paramount Dental Sydney knows the signs of gum disease and can treat it early.
Gum issues that are neglected or left untreated for too long, can quickly move from mild to serious issues affecting your overall health. Not just that, it can also affect your day-to-day life through pain and discomfort to embarrassment from bad breath or appearance.
Gum disease generally isn’t something that fixes itself, so ignoring the problem will often lead to a worse condition to the one you started with.
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, then chances are you have some form of gum disease:
Red or inflamed
Bleeding following brushing or flossing your teeth
Bad breath that returns quickly after brushing
Receding gums
Loss of teeth or loose teeth
What are the different types of gum disease?
Gingivitis and periodontitis are the two main types of gum diseases…
Gingivitis
On the milder side of gum disease, gingivitis causes bad breath, swelling to the gums and will easily bleed – particularly when brushing your teeth or eating certain foods. Often causing only slight discomfort, gingivitis is reversible through treatment administered by your dentist, paired with a consistent and effective oral care routine at home.
Periodontitis
If you don’t treat your gingivitis, this can evolve into periodontitis, where, plaque can begin to spread to below the gum line. This creates toxins and causes what was once slight inflammation to become chronic and leads to the gums separating from the teeth, allowing the space between them to become infected. Left untreated long enough, you can experience tooth loss.
The thought of losing your teeth is pretty scary which is why it’s important not to ignore the initial signs mentioned above.
5 tips to keeping gum disease away
Brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day and don’t forget your tongue. Of you can’t brush after meals, try gargling water or a mouthwash. This will help you eliminate any nasty bacteria lingering.
Floss at least once a day – Yes, we know most people hate this but, it removes the nasty food particles that your toothbrush can’t always reach. Trust us when we say, flossing will seem like an extremely mild inconvenience compared to losing teeth.
Know what will increase your risk of gum disease, such as your age, whether you smoke, diet and genetics.
Don’t skip dental check-ups – Book an appointment at Paramount Dental Sydney every 6 months to assess your overall oral health
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush – and remember, brushing harder doesn’t mean brushing effectively.
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