Common Oral Conditions In Adults And DIY Personal Care Products

By Kimberly Myers


As people get older their immune system is degraded. This makes them be prone to various illnesses including dental problems. In addition to a good charge routine, checks up and regular dental treatments with some DIY personal care products are essential.

Bacterial plaque and tartar easily build up on teeth if proper treatment routines and cleaning are not followed. If these are left untreated, they eventually damage the support structures and jawbone that leads to tooth loss. This type of disease is known as the periodontal disease. It is commonly known as the gum disease.

In order to get rid of excess bacteria in the mouth, an individual must practice proper good care hygiene. Brushing and flossing fangs regularly reduce the risk of plaque build-up on teeth. This also means that there would be fewer chances of having gum disease.

The tartar build-u on fangs affects them and gums if left untreated. At this stage, the gums would be inflamed and easily bleed. This condition is called gingivitis. Like periodontal, gingivitis can be maintained by keeping the mouth clean at all times. This means daily brushing of molars and incisors and regular dentist visits. This way potential infection-causing bacteria is destroyed.

If an individual does not go to the dentist to get the gingivitis treated; it eventually develops into periodontitis. In gingivitis, the inflammation will only be on gums. But, in periodontite, the inflammation would have spread to the molars and incisors thereby creating pockets. At this stage, fangs get loosened by the reaction of the combination of excessive bacteria and the good bacteria produced by the immune system to fight infections. The supporting structures get damaged hence teeth increasing the chances of falling out.

There are various causes of gum disease which like smoking, hormonal changes and other illnesses. Hormones are known to make gums too sensitive. Sensitive gums are easily affected by bacteria that cause gingivitis. If neglected, gingivitis then develops into gum disease. There are some illnesses that affect some body parts more including gums. Illnesses like diabetes, AIDS, and cancer are known to affect gums. In some cases, gingivitis is hereditary.

Moreover, medications can also increase the risk of gum disease. This is because some medications make the mouth dry. Saliva acts as a protective barrier. Thus excessive dry mouths are vulnerable to bacterial infections. In addition, other medications promote excessive growth of gum tissue which can become hard to be removed by brushing hence forming a plaque. Some people are genetically prone to severe gum ills than the other.

Signs and symptoms of gum problems are bad breath, tender and bleeding gums, red swollen gums, loose teeth, painful chewing, elusive gums or big fangs. If you are experiencing these signs, it is highly recommended that you consider a visit to a dentist to get checked. The key not to have gum diseases is to maintain a good home selfcare lifestyle.




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