How to prevent periodontal disease in Romeo, Michigan
Once people have reached their adult years, their teeth and gums have been through a lot. If their gums remain healthy, they will fit nicely around the teeth, but unfortunately, a large number of dental patients will experience some type of periodontal, or gum disease.
Some studies show that periodontal disease could be directly related to other health issues including heart problems, stroke, or pneumonia. However more research is needed to check if gum disease is directly related.
What Promotes Gum Disease
Periodontal disease is usually a result of plaque, which is a bacteria that forms on teeth. If people don’t brush their teeth and floss on a regular basis, the gums will eventually become infected. The infected gums will pull out from the teeth resulting in pockets. Bacteria then finds it’s way into these pockets, in which they continue to promote infection. If ignored, the disease can get worse even causing damage to the bone. The first sign of gum disease is named gingivitis. Signs of gingivitis are red and swollen gums and gums that may perhaps bleed following brushing. Gingivitis can be treated and generally the damage can be reversed. Most of the time, all it takes are more cleanings from your dentist and better attention from the individual at home.
Avoiding Gum Disease
What could you do to prevent gum disease? Firstly, regular checkups at your dentist are essential for preventing gum disease. During an office visit, HPS Advanced Dental care will examine the color and firmness of patient’s gums. We use a little tool called a periodontal probe that helps us to look for periodontal pockets by measuring the area in between the teeth and gums.
Healthier choices such as avoiding tobacco, eating a balanced diet, and taking vitamins can help avoid gum disease. Also realize that certain medications decrease the flow of saliva. Without enough saliva, the mouth becomes more prone to infections. Also, a number of medications can promote abnormal growth of the gum tissue making it hard to clean them correctly.
Usually, you can help stop periodontal disease by brushing your teeth two times a day and flossing your teeth at least once a day. Make certain to only buy products that show the ADA Seal of Acceptance.
Remember that brushing and flossing regularly might not eliminate all the plaque from your teeth, specifically around the gum line. Plaque may harden into a calculus or tartar. After this bacteria hardens you may have it removed during your regular cleaning. This is why it is critical to come in for a regular cleaning.
What Are the Periodontal Disease Warning Signs
You may not know that you have periodontal disease because typically there is no pain. There are still warning signs to look out for. Call HPS Advanced Dental dentist if you have any of the symptoms listed below:
- bleeding gums
- swollen and/or red gums
- gums that are separated from the teeth
- constantly having bad breath
- pus in between the teeth and gums
- teeth that are coming loose or separating
- your partial denture starts fitting differently
How to prevent periodontal disease in Romeo, Michigan
For more information on periodontal disease and prevention for patients in Romeo, MI, visit our website, hpsdental.com, or call (248) 652 – 0024.
