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Gum Disease 101: All You Need to Know

According to Dentists in Gardner, Tenderness or swollen gums and bleeding frequently while brushing are some common signs that you might have some gum disease. All these can be prevented if you pay regular visits to your dentist, avoid smoking, and maintain a sound oral care routine. <br>

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Gum Disease 101: All You Need to Know

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  1. Gum Disease 101: All You Need to Know Are you experiencing tenderness in your gums or red/swollen gums? Do you bleed frequently while brushing? If yes, we fear that you might be having some kind of gum disease. Dentists in Gardner say that in a majority of cases patients fail to understand the symptoms and hence might not know that they are having gum disease. Gum Disease Explained Gum disease is a term used for two different mouth problems. Gum disease could have a mild form called Gingivitis and a more severe form referred to as Periodontitis. Our mouth is full of tiny bacteria which tends to mix with mucus to form plaque. If you brush and floss properly and follow a healthy oral hygiene routine, you could get rid of the plaque formed in your mouth. But if you fail to do so, plaque turns into tartar. The plaque and tartar on your teeth will further lead to gingivitis or periodontitis. In gingivitis, your gums swell and become red. You might also experience bleeding gums. The situation can be addressed with minor scaling (tar removal) procedure and a good oral hygiene routine. But if left untreated, it could lead to periodontitis.

  2. In periodontitis, your gums might be pulled away from your teeth, leaving small pockets between your teeth and gums. When this happens, food and plaque get accumulated in the space which makes it a good place for bacterial infection. If not paid attention to, periodontitis could harm gums, bones, and other tissues that support the teeth, posing major oral health risks. Common Symptoms of Gum Disease Most of the signs of gum disease take time to appear and bother you. This means your oral health might be in a poor state and you won’t even know unless symptoms appear. Many people have this habit of undermining dental health and as a result, they would even keep ignoring the signs when they appear which would lead to severe issues. Make sure you get proper gum disease treatment in Gardner, MA if you are facing any symptoms. Here are some common symptoms of gum disease that you may notice: -Red/Swollen gums or pain in gums -Gums bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food items -Gums going away from the teeth leaving space in between -Pus infection between your gums and teeth -Bad breath -Loose or poorly fit dentures -Teeth that shifts leaving loosened teeth, new space, or change in how your upper and lower jaw fit when you bite Prevention Gum disease could be completely prevented by practicing just a few simple things: -Make sure to pay a visit to your dentist every 6 months for regular checkups -Avoid smoking -Maintain a sound oral care routine

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