CURING GUM DISEASE

You can cure gum disease by first confirming that you even have it. Anyone of any age can get gum disease, in fact, many of us have it at various degrees, even if ever so slightly or moderate. There are signs and symptoms that that we’ll run through quickly. If you have confirmed that you believe you might have gum disease you will first want to schedule an appointment with you dentist. After the dentist has professionally got the disease under control you will move forward with good, daily oral hygiene to continue the curing process and prevent the disease from returning.

Some signs and symptoms

To detect gum disease understand there are three levels or stages. The first being gingivitis which is an early and mild stage. That will progress to periodontitis and then finally to advanced periodontitis. The disease is painless except for tenderness and sensitivity. You may experience some discomfort biting into hard foods, but the primary signs are all visual. If your tooth brush is pink after brushing you might have some blood coming from infected gums. If your gums are swollen and have changed color, to a darker shade of red or even a purple, you might have gum disease. If everyone complains about your bad breathe on a regular basis this is a sign. Even if you have a regular bad taste in your mouth that can
be a symptom of gum disease. When you gums start to recede away from your teeth and even start to create pockets now you are in an advancing stage. A loose tooth or two is really bad news. All of these symptoms need you to pick up the phone and schedule an appointment with a dentist.

Working on the cure

Once you get into the dentist’s office and they begin an exam they can confirm your worries. Depending on the severity of the gum disease they may want to capture some x-rays to see if there is damage under the surface. The first thing to working towards the cure is to have that dentist professionally clean your teeth. By deliberately removing all of the bacteria carrying plaque on your teeth and on the teeth under the gums you will be heading in the right direction. The gum disease is caused by the plaque which carries bacteria which creates infection in the gums. By removing the source you are on your way.

At Home

After the dental cleaning you will simply continue to brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day and also use an antiseptic mouthwash. It may take at least two weeks for the gums to start healing depending on the amount of infection. A medication may be prescribed as well to fight the infection. Moving forward, once the gum disease has been abated, it is suggested you continue with good home care and to see your dentist twice a year. That examination is invaluable in detecting potential problems and it is also tough to put a value on a good professional teeth cleaning.

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