Get Gum Diseases treatment in Roanoke VA
Gum disease or periodontal disease initiates as the infection of the gums (gingivitis), and if left untreated the infection can invade and start destroying the bone (periodontitis). Gum disease can often result as an infection from the tooth decay, or the bacteria can directly attack the gums. Whichever the case, severe gum disease is the biggest reason behind early tooth loss. Moreover, if the infection spreads into the blood stream, many systemic issues can arise in the body.
If you are not a dentist, it might be hard for you to determines whether your gums are healthy or not, unless the symptoms starts to show up. Therefore, at Mill Mountain By Opulent Dental we believe in educating the patients with the latest research in dentistry about their oral health so they can take care of it in a better way – because knowledge is power.
Difference between the healthy and unhealthy gums:
| - | HEALTHY GUMS | UNHEALTHY GUMS |
| COLOR | CORAL OR PALE PINK | PURPLISH RED |
| CONTOUR | TUCKED CLOSELY TO THE CROWN PART OF THE TOOTH | LOOSE AND RECEDING, EXPOSING THE ROOTS OF THE TOOTH |
| SWELLING | NONE | MILD TO SEVERE |
| TOOTH MOBILITY | NONE | MILD TO SEVERE |
| BLEEDING ON BRUSHING | NONE | YES |
| FEEL ON TOUCH | FIRM AND NON-TENDER | LOOSE, TENDER, PAIN AT GUM LINE |
| SENSITIVTY | NONE | OVERLY SENSITIVE |
How is a gum disease initiated?
Most people do not brush their teeth regularly and those who do, do not follow the right technique. Under oral conditions, a sticky layer called plaque is formed around the teeth. It is harmless if removed with regular brushing. However, if the plaques accumulate in your mouth for more than 48 hours it starts harboring bacteria that even the saliva cannot rinse off- because it sticks to the layer invading the teeth and your gums.
The plaque turns into a pale yellow, rock hard layer called calculus and the real problem begins. This calculus will not be removed by brushing, no matter how good you are at it. The bacteria make their home beneath the calculus and instigate the dental problems by causing attacks and “suffocating” the teeth and the gums.
The most common gum diseases are gum bleeding, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth mobility and often tooth loss.
To help patients combat gum diseases and improve their oral hygiene Mill Mountain By Opulent Dental encourages them to get professional dental cleaning (scaling) done at least twice a year. A healthy smile is a happy smile.
How to keep your gums healthy?
Here is what you can do at home to keep your gums healthy:
- Practice good oral hygiene- proper brushing accompanied by use of dental floss and mouthwash
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid acidic food and drinks
- Reduce stress and teeth grinding habits
- Eat healthy
- Rinse your mouth with water after every meal
At time, gums diseases are not caused by your bad oral habits, but due to underlying disease such as diabetes, certain medications and even in pregnancy. It is crucial to consult your physician first, because the gum disease can only be treated if the factors causing it are treated.
To know more about your oral health, give us a call or walk-in to Mill Mountain By Opulent Dental for a better diagnosis and treatment plan. A healthy smile is our biggest win!