How to prevent gum disease<\/p>\n
You have probably seen adverts for numerous products that claim to prevent the onset of gum disease. However while using the right toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash and so forth is important what is equally important in knowing how to prevent gum disease is the potential symptoms and stopping gum disease from developing in the first place and ensuring you get the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n
What is gum disease?<\/p>\n
While the term can seem a bit vague there are specific types with symptoms to be aware of. Gum disease (also referred to as gingivitis) is in simple terms when your gums become sore, swollen or infected. The most severe form of gum disease is called periodontitis and this is particularly serious as this can result in severe damage to the tissue that keeps your teeth in your mouth!<\/p>\n
How do I spot gum disease?<\/p>\n
Look out for the following symptoms-<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bleeding while brushing your teeth
\n\u2022 Soreness and inflammation around the gums
\n\u2022 Bad breath (or to give it the formal name halitosis)
\n\u2022 Pain in your jaw (Potential
\n\u2022 Teeth become loose<\/p>\n
Ideally you want to see a consultant before you feel pain in your jaw or loose teeth as these are potential signs of periodontitis developing. Ideally you want to take action before you see the scarier symptoms which is why regular dental appointments are so important!<\/p>\n
How can you treat gum disease?<\/p>\n
Treatment of gum disease depends on the level of seriousness. In the milder cases it is simply a case of improving your dental hygiene routine. This may include-<\/p>\n
\u2022 Increasing the amount of times you brush your teeth in the day
\n\u2022 More frequent use of antiseptic mouthwash to remove bacteria
\n\u2022 If you don\u2019t floss start flossing or using dental sticks
\n\u2022 Cutting down on sweets and carbonated drinks
\n\u2022 If your children show signs of gum problems dilute any juices with water and encourage them to drink through straws.<\/p>\n