Gum Diseases

When teeth are not cleaned properly, food accumulates in the areas where they meet the gums and between the teeth. Over time, these food residues form harmful bacteria in the mouth. These harmful bacteria, which are the cause of many diseases, are especially responsible for tartar formation, gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath.

Food deposits cause the formation of acid, which is an undesirable chemical for the mouth. In particular, acid, which deteriorates tooth enamel and causes the loss of bone tissue under the gums, causes gum problems leading to the loss of teeth.

After gum surgery performed by a gum disease specialist(periodontologist), you may observe some recession in your gums. This is not actually recession, but a reduction in the swelling of the gums. A more effective tooth cleaning will be possible when gum pockets are eliminated. With the growth and proliferation of bacteria in the gum pocket, the infection that causes gum disease completely affects the body. Especially people with heart valve problems, kidney disease, diabetes, and immune system (immune system, defense system) disorders should stay away from gum infection. Such patients are at high risk of infection. They may experience life problems.

Causes of gum disease:

One of the most important causes of gum disease is inadequate oral care. Apart from this, systemic factors also pave the way for the development of gum disease. Poor oral care, hereditary factors, alcohol and smoking, diabetes are the predisposing factors. It should never be forgotten that bleeding gums are a sign of disease. Healthy gums never bleed. Healthy gum wraps tightly around the teeth, its color is pink, and problems such as pain and swelling do not occur. There is no recession of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth.

Bleeding Gums

The appearance of bleeding gums should remind you that you need to see a dentist. At first, bleeding gums are only seen when brushing your teeth. Later, bleeding gums that start spontaneously disturb the person. Pain and itching sensation in the gums is now a sign that the disease is progressing. In addition, there is a rusty taste in the mouth and a red color in the gums. Following gum recession, the teeth become loose.

Gum disease starts with mild redness and bleeding during brushing. At this stage, the tartar in the mouth must be cleaned as soon as possible. The correct tooth brushing habit should be acquired. Rinsing with mouthwash after brushing your teeth is only a preventive recommendation for gum disease.

If gum disease is not treated in time

If left untreated over time, gum disease progresses and spreads to the surrounding bone tissue. The swelling of the gums due to the progressive infection in the periodontal tissues connecting the tooth and the jawbone makes the gum look more voluminous than it actually is. In such a case, in order to make the correct diagnosis, dentists check between the tooth and the gum with the help of periodontal. Although you may feel like a needle is poking into your gums, your dentist is actually measuring the depth of the gum pocket. It is also normal to experience bleeding gums during this process. A little patience will make it easier for you to identify the problematic teeth in your mouth and make a treatment plan.

Treating gum disease before it progresses will largely stop the disease. However, lost bone and gum never progresses to the old place. The disease progresses due to untimely gum treatment. Gum operations may sometimes be required for advanced gum problems. Patients who undergo gum surgery should also have regular dental cleaning.