Studies conducted in Turkey have shown that three out of every four people suffer from tooth loss at some point in their life due to gum disease. Gum diseases can be treated if diagnosed in time.
What is gum disease?
Diseases involving the gums and supporting tissues around the teeth are called periodontal disease. In the first stage, gingivitis swells, reddens and bleeds. If the disease is not diagnosed and treated at this stage, it can cause irreversible damage to the gums and bone. This situation is called periodontitis, this is an advanced stage.
Symptoms of gum disease: (If you have any of the following symptoms, definitely go to the dentist)
*Bleeding when brushing teeth
*Red, swollen, bleeding gums when touched
* Persistent bad breath
*Surgery coming between the tooth and gingiva
* Rocking and separation of teeth
*As a result of the recession of the gums, the appearance of the teeth as if they are getting longer
* Closing change of removable prostheses
* Inability to bite properly
(Attention! Gum disease can occur without these symptoms.)
Elements of gingival disease: Tartars (first article)
* Accumulated organized bacterial plaque
*Nutrition
*Tobacco use
*Stress
*Hepatitis, AIDS
*diabetes
*Pregnancy
*Epilepsy
*Heart medications
* Birth control drugs
*Antidepressants are also factors that affect gingival health.
Maintaining gingival health: Brushing
*Use of rope
* Mouthwash with appropriate chemical agents
* Going to the dentist every 3 or 6 months
If you have the above symptoms, go to the dentist immediately to regain your oral health without delay.
*First stage gingival diseases: It is removed by calculus cleaning and root surface straightening.
*Gingival diseases in the second stage: They are removed surgically.
The second part of our article chain titled general oral health ends with the wish of healthy smiles.
