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Gum disease also known as Gingivitis is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults.
Signs of Gum Disease:
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Hard deposits around the teeth are calcified soft debris (plaque). If cleaning is really good then the hard deposits (calculus) is minimal.
The plaque ( a mixture of salivary deposits and food debris) has a very high bacteria level and the toxins from the germs invade the gum and cause it to swell and bleed easily.
Plaque hardens onto the neck of the teeth if not removed efficiently and regularly and then becomes an excellent base for more plaque.
Untreated, the gum and bone recedes down the root surfaces and eventually the teeth become loose and fall out.Gum disease eventually results in spaces called pockets between the teeth, the gum and bone. The deeper the pockets, the less support there is for the teeth and the more chance of tooth loss.
Plaque around the teeth can be highlighted by disclosing solutions available at pharmacies.
Note the puffy swollen gum papilla in between the teeth. Flossing is very important, as it removes the soft plaque and any food debris from in between the teeth more effectively than brushing alone.
Even consider buying an electric toothbrush as this is also considered a very effective hygiene tooth.
Like your manual toothbrush it reduces staining and helps to keeps your gums healthy by massaging the gums when brushing.
Using an electric toothbrush, however, can take some getting used to. The action of the head of the toothbrush is not controlled by your hand instead the bristles move on their own in circular motions to give your teeth a deeper and more thorough clean.
The plaque ( a mixture of salivary deposits and food debris) has a very high bacteria level and the toxins from the germs invade the gum and cause it to swell and bleed easily.
Plaque hardens onto the neck of the teeth if not removed efficiently and regularly and then becomes an excellent base for more plaque.
Untreated, the gum and bone recedes down the root surfaces and eventually the teeth become loose and fall out.Gum disease eventually results in spaces called pockets between the teeth, the gum and bone. The deeper the pockets, the less support there is for the teeth and the more chance of tooth loss.
Plaque around the teeth can be highlighted by disclosing solutions available at pharmacies.
Note the puffy swollen gum papilla in between the teeth. Flossing is very important, as it removes the soft plaque and any food debris from in between the teeth more effectively than brushing alone.
Even consider buying an electric toothbrush as this is also considered a very effective hygiene tooth.
Like your manual toothbrush it reduces staining and helps to keeps your gums healthy by massaging the gums when brushing.
Using an electric toothbrush, however, can take some getting used to. The action of the head of the toothbrush is not controlled by your hand instead the bristles move on their own in circular motions to give your teeth a deeper and more thorough clean.