BAD BREATH
Tooth decay and gum inflammations in the mouth are important problems that cause bad breath. The oral environment always increases bacterial growth. For this reason, it leads to bad breath. Dental and gum diseases produce a strong unpleasant odor inside the mouth. This greatly disturbs both the person and those they communicate with.
You should listen to your dentist's recommendations and the alternatives they offer, and definitely pay attention to your dental health and care.
What Causes Gum Diseases?
The main cause of gum disease is a sticky, transparent layer called bacterial plaque that tightly adheres to the tooth. You can notice plaque by scraping your tooth surface with your fingernail. There are between 200 and 500 million bacteria in one milligram of plaque. In addition, the following factors also affect your gum health.
SMOKING
As we all know, smoking causes many serious diseases such as cancer, lung and heart diseases. Besides all these, it is very harmful to the oral mucosa and gums. It causes softening of the gums and development of gum diseases.
GENETIC FACTORS
According to research, there is a 30% genetic predisposition. Also, poor oral hygiene increases the likelihood of developing gum disease by 6 times. If someone in your family has gum problems, you should definitely get examined by a gum specialist.
HORMONAL CHANGES
During periods of hormonal changes such as pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and menstruation, you need to pay extra attention to oral hygiene. Your gums become more sensitive during these times. Susceptibility to gum disease increases.
STRESS
Besides being a cause of many diseases such as hypertension and cancer, stress is also a risk factor for gum diseases. Studies have shown that stress makes it harder for the body to fight infections, including periodontal diseases.
MEDICATION USE
Birth control pills, antidepressants, heart medications affect your oral health. Therefore, if you use any of these medications, please inform your dentist and pay extra attention to your oral hygiene.
TEETH GRINDING OR CLENCHING
They reduce the force between the tooth and gum, causing destruction of periodontal tissue. One cause of gum recession is teeth grinding. Using a night guard is essential to stop this grinding.
DIABETES
Diabetic patients are at high risk for periodontal (gum) infections. They should definitely have regular gum check-ups with a periodontist and pay extra attention to their oral hygiene.
POOR NUTRITION
It weakens the body's immune system, making it harder to fight infections, including gum infections.
POORLY MADE CROWNS, BRIDGES, AND FILLINGS
Overhanging fillings, crowns, and bridges that press on the gums cause gum problems.
Gum Disorders
Stages of Gum Disorders:
Did you know that to have healthy teeth, you need to protect your gum health? Strong, tight gum tissue is part of the system that helps hold your teeth in place. Bleeding, redness, swelling/inflammation of your gums while brushing are among the first signs of gum disease and are leading causes of tooth loss.
Remember;
1. Healthy gums are light pink and tightly surround the teeth.
2. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease; it causes redness and inflammation during brushing.
3. When the inflammation spreads to the pocket that holds the tooth, periodontitis occurs.
4. Ultimately, this can lead to tooth loss.
5. Main Causes of Gum Disorders
6. Bacteria are the primary cause of gum disorders.
If oral care is not performed regularly, food debris accumulates on and between teeth, producing harmful bacteria that form the bacterial plaque causing gum inflammation. If the bacterial plaque is not cleaned, it hardens forming tartar, which damages gums and causes gum diseases.
Also,
1. Diet
2. Smoking
3. Stress
4. Hormonal changes during pregnancy
5. Diabetes
6. Birth control pills
7. Antidepressants
8. Some heart medications may also negatively affect oral health.
What is Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay is caused by the dissolution of the tooth’s hard outer layer called enamel by acids. These acids are produced by a sticky layer called bacterial plaque. The bacterial plaque contains bacteria that feed on sugary foods. During their digestion of sugars, acids that attack the tooth surface are formed.
Over time, tooth decay creates holes in the tooth surface called cavities. If untreated, these cavities can grow and cause serious material loss in the tooth.
Acids continuously attack your tooth surface. However, tooth decay does not happen immediately because other factors in your mouth work to strengthen your teeth and prevent decay. One of these is saliva. Saliva contains minerals that help strengthen the tooth surface. Fluoride, a natural mineral, helps strengthen teeth and is added to drinking water and toothpastes.
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