Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Common Oral Conditions In Adults And DIY Personal Care Products

By Kimberly Myers


It is very important to have regular dental check-ups done to avoid common oral conditions in adults. Dental problems become very prone to old people at this stage. Therefore, maintaining a good care routine using DIY personal care products is essential.

The periodontal disease which is commonly known as the gum disease is caused by excessive plaque and tartar that is built up on teeth. The build-up mainly consists of un-brushed food particles. If left untreated, the plaque and tartar attack the jaw and the support structure. This leads to fangs becoming loose or at worst falling out.

Gum disease is mainly caused by the bacteria found in the mouth. When left un-brushed or flossed, the bacteria together with other particles that would have formed plaque harden on teeth surfaces. This causes tartar that may be is not so east to be removed by just brushing.

The tartar build-u on fangs affects them and gums if left untreated. At this stage, the gums would be inflamed and easily bleed. This condition is called gingivitis. Like periodontal, gingivitis can be maintained by keeping the mouth clean at all times. This means daily brushing of molars and incisors and regular dentist visits. This way potential infection-causing bacteria is destroyed.

When teeth start falling out, the gingivitis condition would have developed into periodontite. At this stage, the area around the tooth is inflamed and retrieves away from the tooth surface. The gap created is called the pockets and that is where excessive bacteria multiply further. The body starts fighting back the excessive bacteria building in the pockets. Instead of the condition to subside, it becomes worse as the tooth support structure together with jawbones start getting damaged. This damage is caused by the reaction between the bad bacterium and the good bacteria produced by the immune system.

Gum disease is caused by a number of factors. Often, it is caused by smoking. In the event that smoking is the primary cause; chances of successful treatment are very low. In girls and women, it is usually caused by the change of hormones. Hormonal changes are known to make gums more sensitive and easier for gingivitis to develop. Other illnesses and their treatments affect the health of gums. These may include AIDS, Cancer and Diabetes.

Some patients under medication have been found to be developing gingivitis. This is because some medication properties make the mouth dry. A dry mouth becomes vulnerable to infections as there will not be any saliva which acts as the protective barrier. Also, medication remnants and excess gum tissue can stick on teeth and form plaque if left un-brushed.

It is recommended that you visit a dentist should you feel symptoms of oral disease. The signs and symptoms include bad breath, red swollen gums tender and bleeding gums, loose molars and incisors, painful chewing, elusive gums or big appearing fangs. Having regular dentist visits and proper good treatment routine will help control the symptoms and eventually have healthy gums.




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