what is gum disease?


                                                     WHAT IS GUM DISEASE?

 Many are now aware of gum diseases.We are here to explain the causes and prevention of gum diseases.
Before we know about gum diseases ,we should know about our gums first.

WHAT ARE TEETH GUMS


Gums are the supporting tissue that holds teeth to bone.Our gums are usually  pale pink in color.
It appears likes edges in between teeth.

WHAT IS GUM DISEASE

Gums are the supporting tissues around the teeth.If  gums get  infected then teeth will loose its major support.In early stages bleeding gums ,bad breathe dark colored gingiva will be noticed,then in later stage teeth will get mobile (loosened,shaking).If 5 to 6 teeth gets infected with gingiva we call it as gingivitis and almost all the teeth is infected ,it is called periodontitis.(advanced stage of gingivitis)

CAUSES FOR GUM DISEASE

1.Over brushing
2.Using tooth picks
3.Improper flossing technique
4.Smoking pan chewing tobacco
5.Diabetes(not in all cases)
6.Over accumulation of plaque

SIGNS OF GUMS OF GUM DISEASE

Bleeding gums
Bad breathe
Swollen gums
Edges will not be sharp they will be rounded
Gingiva (gums)turns dark in color
Receeding gums(gums will get down from normal level)

STEPS TO PREVENT GUM DISEASES

  • Rinse your mouth after every meal
  • Follow proper brushing flossing technique
  • Avoid smoking and other injurious habits
  • Brush twice a day
  • Visit dentist every 6 months 
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