Mouth is the window to the body. Gum disease is a common problem, and is often why people lose their teeth. Gum disease also known periodontitis- is a bacterial infection which affects 40% of adults across the world and which can lead to tooth loss. Gum disease is extremely common and affects 3 out of every 4 adults over the age of 35 in the UK. Gum disease, not tooth decay, is the biggest cause of tooth loss. Only 60% of women in the UK aged 45 can claim to have all their own teeth. Gum disease isn’t just something that happens later in life, more than half of teenagers have some form of gum disease. Smoking causes 50% of all cases of gum disease in the UK. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque causes the gums to become inflamed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Often, this destructive process has very mild symptoms. Most commonly, gum disease develops when plaque is allowed to build up along and under the gum line.
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Gum Disease
By: Joel Simkhai
You will be doing yourself a great favor by learning the basics of good oral hygiene. It’s simple and only involves removing plaque and food from the teeth and gums and if removed regularly, then the bacteria in your mouth will not be in your mouth long enough to cause cavities and other oral related health problems.
That is why good oral hygiene is the most important method you can take to reduce the risk of dental problems and is essential for the prevention of common forms of dental problems like from tooth decay and gingivitis to bad breath. You don’t want a mouth that looks and smells bad, do you?
A dentist or oral hygienist can help you practices and techniques when comes to getting a clean mouth. They specialize in many areas of oral expertise and pointing out areas of your mouth that may require extra attention during brushing and flossing is just one of them. Here are a few other guideline you’ll want to follow to ensure your mouth looks and feels great.
Of the many teeth whitening products and teeth whitening kits available in the market today, there is now a chewing gum composition formulated for teeth whitening.
A tooth consists of an inner layer (dentin) and an outer protective layer made up of hard enamel. The enamel layer in its natural condition is opaque white or slightly off white in color. It is the enamel layer that becomes discolored or stained due to many factors. The enamel layer of the tooth is made of mineral crystals, and has a surface that is somewhat porous. The porous nature of the enamel allows discoloring substances and staining agents to permeate the enamel and cause discoloring of the teeth.
Many of the substances that we come in contact with every day, can reduce or stain the whiteness of the teeth. Foods, fluids like tea and coffee, tobacco products can all cause staining. These substances accumulate and form a film over the teeth and permeate the enamel layer, causing discoloring and staining.
