What is Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease and How to Correct them?
Having healthy teeth and gums at an older age is very rare. Today many people suffer from the gingivitis and periodontal diseases. There are many reasons for these diseases such as- poor diet, excess intake of alcohol, smoking, improper meal timing, improper cleaning, low-quality toothpaste or toothbrush, cavities, decayed tooth, and many more.
In this blog, we will discuss some of the teeth and gum diseases which are very important to treat at the right time for the healthy oral health.
Gingivitis- This is one of the major diseases that affect a number of people in America. Gingivitis is swelling of gums. Plaque builds on the teeth results in inflammation of gums.
This plaque can be removed by proper brushing and flossing. If you don't take care of the problems then it may result in heavy bleeding and sore gums.
Gingivitis can be cured by- Brushing at least twice a day Using a non-alcohol-based, fluoride mouth-rinse. Flossing at least once, preferably twice a day.
If compared to periodontal, the gingivitis is much easier to correct. But if these problems are left untreated then these teeth problems can become periodontal disease.
Periodontal Disease- Periodontal diseases are related to gums. It is a condition in which bones and the area encircled by the gums may get affected or destroyed. The condition arises if the people don't take care of the gingivitis disease.
The condition of the inflamed gums becomes worse. If not treated then it may result in tooth loss or may remove the tissues which encircled the teeth. There is a greater chance of bleeding and pus, which is a very painful condition. Moreover, it affects the eating processes also.
Some of the signs/symptoms of the periodontal disease are-
Constant bad breath Gums that are bright red or red-purple in color Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing Gums that are sensitive to the touch Sores in the mouth
It is extremely important to treat these gingivitis and periodontal diseases on time otherwise an individual may face a lot of other dental problems also. According to the CDC, more than one-fourth Americans have one or more problems related to teeth or oral health.
They are important to correct in-time because they may cause heart problems, diabetes and other problems such as- migraine and many more. If you are facing any problem related to teeth or gums, contact- Dr. Sonick Now!















