protecting yourself from gingivitis for healthy gums (cary dental rejuvenation)
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Protecting Yourself From Gingivitis for Healthy Gums (Cary Dental Rejuvenation)
Some Tortures Are Physical And Some Are Mental, But The One
That Is Both Is Dental.
Are you worried about the possibility of developing gingivitis? Gingivitis can range from a
simple inflammation around your teeth to a more serious disease called periodontitis, which can
ultimately lead to losing your teeth.
Not brushing often enough or correctly plus lack of flossing creates plaque buildup. Plaque
buildup can result in gingivitis, which causes the gums to become red and swollen. Left
untreated, gingivitis leads to periodontal disease, an infection in the gums and tooth socket.
When that infection occurs, the effect of the bacteria and the toxins built up in the mouth can
have more far reaching effects on the body than losing your teeth. It can manifest in dramatic
results by affecting the whole body including the heart.
Luckily, gingivitis is a highly treatable issue and can be prevented with some maintenance and
care.
How Do You Know If You Have Gingivitis?
Do you think you might already have gingivitis? There are many symptoms of gingivitis that you
can check for yourself, though you should usually go to a dentist for a diagnosis.
● Excessively bleeding gums. Gums may bleed occasionally a little bit, but they
usually won’t bleed a lot unless there is some other issue.
● Deep red or bruised gums. Your gums may appear dark red or bruised around
the teeth. This is usually a sign of inflammation, caused by gingivitis.
● Yellow or discolored plaque at the gum line. Any amount of visible plaque is
not healthy for your teeth and will need to be removed.
● Painful gums. In more advanced stages of gingivitis, you will likely experience
pain coming from your gums. You may find that it hurts to brush.
You should not diagnose gingivitis yourself, especially since treatment for gingivitis generally
requires that you see a dentist regardless.
Gum Care and Gingivitis Protection: Gums protect and support your teeth and the tissue that
holds them to the bone. When they aren’t healthy, you risk loss of those pearly whites — and
damage to your overall health. Here are a few things that you can do to protect yourself against
gingivitis:
● Brush your teeth regularly. Brushing your teeth doesn’t just help your teeth, it
helps your gums too.
● Make sure to floss. Like brushing, floss will remove plaque that could develop
between your teeth and your gums.
● Massage your gums. A gentle massage with the tip of your finger will bring
blood flow to your gums, which encourages healthy growth and healing.
● Use mouthwash. Mouthwashes will prevent the spread of unhealthy bacteria in
your mouth, which could cause gingivitis or an infection.
● Go to your dentist regularly. If plaque has already built up in your mouth, your
dentist will need to remove it through a process known as mechanical
debridement.
What to Do If You Have Gingivitis
Treatment for gingivitis generally begins with the manual debridement of plaque between the
teeth and the gums. This may be done in a single session or multiple sessions, depending on how
significant the problem is. Once the plaque is removed, it is up to you to keep your teeth and
gums healthy by cleaning properly with a toothbrush, floss and mouthwash. For more serious
cases of gingivitis, an antibiotic may be prescribed by a doctor to reduce the possibility of
infection.
Gingivitis may not seem like a very serious issue, but it can escalate to one if it isn’t treated by
your dentist. The best way to ensure a healthy mouth is to go to the dentist on a regular basis for
cleaning.Our dentist will be able to identify any problems in your teeth and your gums while
you’re there, and will be able to tell you how to best care for your smile.
Regular dental checkups can help prevent gingivitis at early easily treatable stages. If you’re due
for a dental examination, or desire more information on preventing dental problems, please give
Cary Dental Rejuvenation a call 9194605454.
Address 155 Parkway Office Court,
Suite 104 Cary, NC, 27518
Visit us at :http://www.carydentalrejuvenation.com