It’s never wise to ignore gum disease, not only for the short term affects it can have on the health of your teeth, but for the long term affects that it can have on many of the vital organs in your body. Most of us in the city of Leeds are likely to suffer from some form of the condition at sometime in our lives. But when it happens, it needs to be checked immediately. It arises out of poor dental hygiene, but if allowed to flourish, it can promote decay in the teeth and inevitably tooth loss. If it’s caught quickly, it can be stopped easily; regular brushing each day, with the right added extras such as flossing, mouthwashes and a few herbal remedies can not only stop it from developing further, but and also regenerate stimulation in the gums again. Extreme gum disease however, will need the help of your dentist to deep scale your gums and teeth, remove any bacteria from the roots of the teeth and possibly a course of antibiotics. But there are more serious implications behind gum disease- it poisons the bloodstream and over a period of time, this will start to affect your heart liver and kidneys. It can also promote the development of diabetes in the body. Ironically, diabetes and gum disease are partners in crime, for diabetics are prone to gum disease, a vicious circle you really need to avoid.
Tags: dental hygiene, gum disease
