The health of your teeth is very important. Just ask anyone who has suffered the pain of serious toothache or losing a tooth to infection. Cleaning with brushing and flossing is very important to remove plaque and keep your teeth safe from cavities and other dental traumas such as tooth abscesses. But it is important not to ignore the health of your gums, as these can be just as important to your overall oral health.
Your gums are the soft tissue around the base of the teeth that hold the teeth in place. They also form a crucial aesthetic part of the teeth and smile. Gum tissue is just as susceptible to attack from bacteria and plaque as the teeth themselves and if not cared for properly will result in painful gum disease.
In its mild form, gum disease is known as gingivitis. This is characterised by a redness or soreness of the gums, and maybe some small bleeding. Gingivitis is relatively easily dealt with by improving your standards of oral hygiene and making an appointment with a City of Leeds dentist. However, if the problem is not addressed in time it can transform into the more serious periodontitis, which is a lot harder to treat and a lot more painful. Treatment for periodontal disease may involve antibiotics, tissue removal or even a stay in hospital and tooth removal.
Gums can be cleaned easily each day by angling the toothbrush towards them as you brush your teeth. Flossing around the base of the teeth will also prevent inflammation and infection. Ask your dentist for advice on how best to look after your gums and tips on what to do and what not to do to keep them in the best possible shape.
Central Leeds dentists are always stressing the importance of flossing to all patients at dental check ups. This is because despite all the evidence that points to the benefits of flossing, there is still only a relatively small percentage of people who actually do it. Nearly everyone brushes their teeth, but many people are perhaps wrongly convinced that this enough.
You should never take your teeth for granted. It is important to keep up good standards of oral health and report any problems to your dentist as soon as possible. Here are some tips on taking good care of your teeth.
It can be very embarrassing for people who have lost some or all of their teeth but there is a solution. A denture, or partial denture, is a set of artificial teeth that fit around the gums giving the appearance of a full and healthy set. There are many reasons why people have lost their teeth. Tooth decay and gum disease are usually the main cause, but other patients lose teeth in car accidents and other incidents that involve head trauma.