Health and Fitness

Gingivitis is a very common illness that affects the gum tissue or gingiva. The gingival tissue becomes red and swollen and you may experience pain and bleeding while brushing or flossing your teeth. If the early symptoms are ignored it may cause the gums to recede, leaving more of the teeth exposed. If it progresses and is not stopped, this disease can lead to periodontitis which can cause permanent.

Be sure that you effectively remove the plaque from you teeth and gums on a regular basis. Plaque is a sticky residue that forms on you teeth. If it is allowed to remain on your teeth it will release a toxin that damages your teeth and gums. Everyone is different and even brushing and flossing on a daily basis may not be enough to stop or prevent gum disease.

You can have perfect hygiene skills and still develop gum disease, don’t fall for…

Why do gums get sore? This is a question a lot of us have. At a time when fewer and fewer people can afford dental insurance, any problems involving the teeth or the gums are a cause for concern. However, a lot of different things can cause your gums to get sore. We are going to take a look at some of the most common causes. Hopefully recognizing them will be able to set your mind at ease.

It has to be said at the onset that sore gums can point to poor oral health. They are common in teenagers and adults alike. In general, there are six things which commonly cause this problem. Injury is the first cause. If the teeth or gums have been impacted by a hard object, soreness can result. Sports typically cause such injuries. Mouth guards provide protection against this problem.

Gum disease is the second cause.…

You may or may not have heard of periodontal gum disease. The main symptom being bleeding gums, also known as gingivitis. It is a major problem among adults and one which consistently slips under the radar until the symptoms have become more serious and medical care is needed in order to sort the problem out.

Bleeding gums are the primary effect of gum disease, over 50% of adults over the age of thirty five suffer from at least some form of gum disease. The reason for this is that most of the developing symptoms are usually painless, so spotting the symptoms early on is important.

Common signs and symptoms of periodontal gum disease are as follows.

Constant bad breath

Receding gums

Drooping areas of the gum line

Slightly swollen or puffy gums

Reddened gums

Bleeding gums after brushing

Foul tastes in the mouth even after brushing

Obviously the number one prevention and cure to gum disease is actually brushing your…

Role of a dentist – Periodontists and gum disease are without a doubt directly linked in the quest to prevent, treat and ultimately cure painful and uncomfortable mouth and gum infections. Your dentist has the required experience and know-how on the various forms of periodontal disease and the successful treatment thereof.

What is this disease – Gum disease is a mere referral to soft tissue and bone infection specifically in and around teeth and jaw areas.

Symptoms and signs – During the initial phase of infection the disease is likely to be without any symptoms, it is only when infection progresses that signs become more visible not to mention painful. These signs include but are not limited to painful, red, tender and inflamed gums, bad breath, and gum bleeds especially after brushing or flossing and gum recession.

Prevention – Prevention is always better than cure, with oral hygiene topping the list of preventative…

Every mother wants her babies to grow up happy and healthy and avoid the mistakes of their parents. In my generation, tooth decay was rampant. By adolescence, I had a filling in just about every groove and fissure on all my back teeth. I spent the summers at the dentists office and I hated going. Ugh!

This generation of mothers knows so much more than my mother and I did about oral health. First of all, they have been reading more and more in the media about how important the mouth is to whole body health. They are hearing the message that specific bacteria (not just a dirty mouth? are responsible for cavities and gum diseases, and by reducing the numbers of these organisms, and yes, even by eliminating them through good anti-bacterial self-care, mouth infections like cavities and gingivitis can be avoided before they start. Moms also know about keeping…