It is not enough to have clean teeth to achieve a healthy mouth, do not forget the gums.
Everyone wants healthy white teeth and a bright smile. However, teeth are not the only factor to consider: there are also gums .
If, for several days, after brushing your teeth, you spit a pinkish foam, you should consult a dentist. Bleeding gums is usually the result of inflammation. If nothing is done to fight it, the bacteria can reach the jaw bone, causing periodontitis.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE AN INFLAMMATION OF THE GUMES?
They are warning signs of bleeding when eating or brushing teeth or the appearance of red areas or swelling in the gums . If the inflammation – also called gingivitis – evolved to periodontitis , it is likely that there is bad breath and a retraction of the gums . The most complicated thing is also that the inflammation of the gums does not hurt, which usually delays the visit to the dentist.
HOW GINGIVITIS AND PERIODONTITIS ARE PRODUCED?
In the mouth live more than 6,000 types of bacteria. Only a few of them can generate inflammations and consequently periodontitis if tartar and the bacteria that are in it are not removed regularly. Not brushing your teeth for a few days is also enough to cause inflammation. If the teeth are not washed, the bacteria migrate to the gums and generate a defensive reaction, that is, inflammation. If it is not treated, it can reach the bone. What periodontitis does, in short, is to attack the tooth support.
WHO ARE MORE AT RISK?
In principle those who do not clean their teeth well or regularly. In addition, there are certain risk factors that increase the chances of generating periodontitis, such as a weak immune system, smoking, stress, a genetic predisposition and diseases such as diabetes.
HOW IS A DIAGNOSIS MADE?
To detect it, it is good for the dentist to perform an early detection or periodontal examination. To do this, they examine with a probe between four and six points of certain teeth.
WHAT CAN BE DONE AGAINST PERIODONTITIS?
The gums and bone withdrawn are difficult to recover, although it is possible to reconstruct the bone by surgery. The main goal of treatment is, however, to stop the progress of periodontitis.
HOW CAN YOU AVOID IT?
It is essential to brush your teeth, both its chewing surface and the outer and inner side. It is also important to clean the spaces between the teeth, either with dental floss or with toothpicks or special brushes.