by bill barber

There are various signs and symptoms to diagnose a gum disease; a brief discussion is given below to confer those indications.

Red Gums

First most symptom of gum disease is red gums. In this situation the color of the gums become extraordinarily red and sometimes they appear to be bleeding.

Sore gums

The next step is when the gums become sore and painful. In some cases redness and soreness comes along together. In this stage gums become tender and painful.

Swollen gums

Another major symptom is swelling of the gums or the gum region. In this condition gums become highly inflammatory and susceptible.

Bleeding gums

Bleeding gums is a very common problem found in almost all ages. The causes for bleeding gums can be other than the gum diseases. Bleeding may occur due excessive brushing of teeth and it can also be a part of pregnancy condition. Apart from all these problems it is also a symptom for gum disease.

Gums pulling away from your teeth

This is an alarming situation while talking about a gum disease. In this condition the skin of gum starts shrinking and starts to pull away from the teeth until the root of the teeth starts showing. This is the major reason for losing teeth during a gum disease.

Loose teeth

During a gum disease the gum gets weaker. Its skin starts detaching from the teeth resulting in loose teeth. It is very likely to lose teeth in this condition.

Sensitive teeth

In a gum disease teeth become very sensitive towards temperatures textures and even taste of the food item which goes in mouth and come in contact with the teeth. For instance teeth becomes highly painful when in contact with cold or hot and when its about chewing a  hard thing and moreover when they are exposed to any sweet or sour thing.

Bad breath

Bad breadth is a symptom of gum disease. Its mainly caused in the mouth when there is excessive plaque in the teeth. Plaque occurs mainly due tonot brushing the teeth very regularly.

Bite changes

The bite gets weaker during a gum disease and it gets more painful to chew relatively hard things. The teeth tend to shift there places and it feels that the teeth are replaced by smaller ones.

Dentures fitting poorly

Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. With age, the gum ridges in our mouths can shrink, causing dentures to become loose. Same thing happens during a gum disease. Loose dentures can cause sore spots in your mouth as well as stomach problems.

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by elycefeliz

Gums, also known as ‘gingivae’, are fibrous tissues that form the base of the teeth and support them. When these tissues are attacked by bacteria, the person is said to have gum infection. One of the most common types of gum infection that affects people is gingivitis. If this is not treated at its early stage, chances are there that it will go to the next stage of gum infection which is known as periodontists. Other than bacteria, gum infection can also be caused due to nutritional deficiency, alcohol abuse, smoking cigarettes, use of tobacco, etc. People who take oral contraceptive pills, steroids, etc., and those who take drugs for treatment of diseases like cancer are also at high risk of developing infection in the gums.

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Risk Factors

1.    Smoking.  Need another reason to quit smoking?  Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors associated with the development of gum disease.  Additionally, smoking can lower the chances for successful treatment.

2.    Hormonal changes in girls/women.  These changes can make gums more sensitive and make it easier for gingivitis to develop.

3.    Diabetes.  People with diabetes are at higher risk for developing infections, including gum disease.

4.    Medications.  There are hundreds of prescription and over the counter medications that can reduce the flow of saliva, which has a protective effect on the mouth.  Without enough saliva, the mouth is vulnerable to infections such as gum disease.  And some medications can cause abnormal overgrowth of the gum tissue; this can make it difficult to keep gums clean.

5.    Illnesses.  Diseases like cancer or AIDS and their treatments can also negatively affect the health of gums.

6.    Genetic susceptibility.  Some people are more prone to severe gum disease than others.

Some of the common home remedies for bleeding gums -

1.    Make a habit to drink lemon juice every morning after brushing your teeth. It will help the person to get rid from this disorder. This remedy will help to cure the bleeding and as well as swollen of the gums effectively. This remedy is also very effective in reducing the weight.

2.    You can also add a pinch of soda in your tooth paste every morning. This will help in brushing away the ulcers and the blood which is lost during the night. Baking soda is very effective for reducing the problem of bleeding gums. It not only reduces the pain of the swollen gums but also reduces the amount of blood lost as well as makes our teeth to sparkle. To cure disorders related to the bleeding gums you have to maintain good oral hygiene.

3.    You must floss after every meal. It will help in reducing the problem.

4.    Make a solution by mixing salt in a glass of lukewarm water. Rinse your mouth with this saline solution every morning and in the evening. This home remedy is also very effective in reducing the problem of bleeding gums.

5.    You must use the mouth wash which contain peppermint oil, sage oil, menthol or chamomile.

Tips

1.    Regular and proper brushing and flossing.

2.    Gargle with water every time after eating.

3.    Adequate calcium in diet.

4.    Use teeth for chewing food in small pieces rather than just swallowing.

5.    Exercise of gum by chewing.

6.    Regular tongue cleaning.

7.    Extra care of teeth and gums during pregnancy and lactation period.

8.    Clinch the mouth during passing urine and stool.

Nearly three fourths of adults have some degree of periodontal disease. Aside from the traditionally discussed dental complications of gum recession, tooth root decay, tooth loss, bite collapse and bad breath, there are now well documented medical complications of periodontal disease, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease.

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