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Gum disease is an infection of the gums with oral bacteria, causing inflammation and irritation of the gum tissue.
Most adults will have a complaint from gum disease at a time in life. It’s easy to treat with basic oral hygiene practices in its early stages but as it worsens, it becomes more difficult to treat and can lead to more serious oral health problems such as loose and missing teeth. That’s why it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of gum disease so you can seek treatment as soon as possible if they occur. As with most oral health conditions, gum disease is easier to prevent than to treat.
GUM DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Gum disease occurs in several stages. Early-stage gum disease is known as gingivitis, a term that simply means “gingivitis.” Later-stage gum disease is known as “periodontitis,” a term that refers to inflammation of the periodontal ligaments, which are the connective tissues that anchor your teeth to your jawbone. The symptoms of gum disease start out pretty small, but become harder to miss as the condition worsens. Here are the distinctive signs of both gingivitis and periodontitis.
GINGIVAL INFLAMMATION SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of early-stage gum disease include swelling, redness, and tenderness of the gums. You may notice some bleeding after brushing or flossing. Your gums may also hurt if you chew something too hard or crunchy. Many patients with gingivitis have bad breath that does not go away with brushing, flossing, and mouthwash.
PERIODONTITIS SYMPTOMS
As gum disease worsens, you may begin to notice pockets forming between your teeth and gums. Your teeth may start to feel like they’re loose in their sockets. Your teeth may appear elongated as the bleeding worsens and as your gums recede, exposing more of the tooth roots. Most people with periodontitis find that their teeth become very sensitive to heat, cold, and pressure. The reason for this is that the nerves in the tooth roots are closer to the surface and react strongly to stimuli when they are exposed by gingival recession.
CAUSES OF GUM DISEASE
are hundreds of types of bacteria that live in your mouth, and most are harmless or even beneficial. However, a few can cause gum disease if it becomes too common. Treponema denticola and Porphyromonas gingivalis are the main culprits in most cases of gum disease. If you brush and floss well and regularly, you can remove these bacteria from your teeth and gums before they cause a problem. However, when you neglect your dental hygiene, these bacteria multiply and infect your gum tissue and cause symptoms of gum disease. When bacteria travels between your gums and teeth, it becomes difficult to remove.
Anyone can develop gum disease. It occurs similarly in young children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. However, some people are at higher risk of gum disease than others. Here are some of the most common risk factors for gum disease.
GUM DISEASE TREATMENT PROCESS
If you develop gum disease, it is crucial to seek treatment promptly. Untreated gum diseases can cause tooth loss. Researchers have also discovered a link between gum disease and heart disease. It is thought that the bacteria that cause gum disease can enter the bloodstream and damage the heart and blood vessels.
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